2004 Kia Sedona Safety Rating — NHTSA Crash Tests
The 2004 Kia Sedona was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 5 stars for the driver, 5 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test. Check a specific Sedona’s crash and title history below.
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2004 Kia Sedona— By the Numbers
- Frontal crash — driver
- 5★
- Side crash — driver
- 5★
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 212
Frontal crash — driver
Side crash — driver
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Owner complaints
Quick Answer
- What is the 2004 Kia Sedona safety rating?
- The 2004 Kia Sedona was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 5 stars for the driver, 5 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test. These are results for the 2004 Kia Sedona Van, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2004 Kia Sedona?
- No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
- Does the 2004 Kia Sedona have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 3 recall campaigns, 212 owner complaints and 3 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2004 Kia Sedona crash-test ratings
NHTSA crash-tested this van head-on and from the side, before overall scores existed; each measured seat scored at the top, while rollover and pole impacts went unrated.
The 2004 Kia Sedona was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 5 stars for the driver, 5 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test.
The top results cover only the frontal and side barrier crashes. Stability control is listed as not fitted and no rollover rating was published, so nothing in this record describes how the van copes with an emergency swerve or resists tipping.
Inspecting a used 2004 Sedona
The ratings describe the Sedona as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Start the engine and watch the airbag warning lamp: it should light, then go out. Check that every seatbelt latches, releases and retracts fully, since the frontal and side results assume those restraints work as built.
With no stability control fitted and no rollover rating, the tyres, shocks and steering are what keep the van composed in a swerve: check tyre age and matching tread, look for leaking shocks, check the steering for play and feel for wander at highway speed.
Sight along the sliding doors, sills and centre pillars for filler, repainting or doors that don't sit flush. Side crash repair on a van shows up in those places.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2004 Kia Sedona actually went through.
No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
The rating is for the SedonaNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2004 Kia Sedona Van. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
Why these stars come from different tests than a newer model's
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2004 Kia Sedona Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2004 Kia Sedona safety rating?+
The 2004 Kia Sedona was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 5 stars for the driver, 5 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test. These are results for the 2004 Kia Sedona Van, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2004 Kia Sedona?+
No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
Does the 2004 Kia Sedona have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 3 recall campaigns, 212 owner complaints and 3 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2004 Kia Sedona's stars with a newer model?+
Not like for like. NHTSA changed its crash tests and rating criteria starting with model year 2011 and added an overall score, so a star from before then was earned under different tests. Compare it with vehicles rated under the same program.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Sedona is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Sedona that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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