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2002 Kia Sedona EX vs 2004 Kia Sedona EX

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Kia Sedona EX2004 Kia Sedona EX
NHTSA complaints5037
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)23
Investigations22
Crash reports22
Fire reports83
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage84,000 mi72,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentKia Sedona EXKia Sedona EX
Electrical System125
Steering411
Seats82
Engine and Engine Cooling54
Service Brakes, Hydraulic36
Air Bags71
Structure51
Seat Belts50

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling80
Airbag warning light50

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.