general problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sedona

Eight problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2004 Kia Motor Sedona. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Kia Motor Sedona based on all problems reported for the 2004 Sedona.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2015

Upon returning home and parking my van after running an errand of about 5 miles, I saw smoke coming from the engine compartment, ran to get a fire extinguisher, the fire was put out within 60 (sixty) seconds after seeing the smoke. Removing the air cleaner and other components, -- the wire harness on the passenger side of the engine compartment was found charred by the fire. No immediate reason was found for this incident to occur.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2015

Caught on fire while parked after driving engine was off . History of oil leaks. #15003607 van totaled and sent to salvage yard.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 kia Sedona. The contact stated that while opening the front driver's side exterior door handle, all four doors on the vehicle locked independently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available. Djr.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2012

Cpsc#i1230221a. 2004 kia Sedona. Consumer stated he was having difficulty in starting the vehicle due to stalling. The vehicle will shut off while idling and while driving. Loss of power results in difficulty in steering the vehicle. The consumer stated none of the repairs, have fixed the stalling issue.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2011

Van does not stay started. Sensor control and short on seats.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2009

Kia Sedona 2004-vehicle will not shut off even when the keys are removed from the ignition. The car will drive however no functions on the dashboard will work, lights, wipers, radio, headlights etc. This happened for about 1 week in June 2009 and here and there throughout the summer. I did have it towed back to the dealership but at the time they were unable to identify the problem as it had corrected itself. It happened again the week of October 21st. The battery had to be disconnected to turn the vehicle off. They are still unsure of what is causing the car to remain on without the key in the ignition.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2004

While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was still driveable. Dealership informed the consumer that there transmission failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Dealer stated problem was caused by electricl harness. Also having multiple failures with output speed sensor; transmission 3 times; thermostat assembly; power steering leaked; input speed sensor; low ground voltage failed; fuse block problems; cruise control. Consumer was advised that due to the design of the cruise control, the vehicle accelerates often while on an incline at 45 to 55 mph as if vehicle's engine/transmission was racing.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2004

While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Please provide more details.


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