2004 Kia Sedona electrical problems

Filed Mar 30, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · SC

Takata recall..my van stalls out no matter where..stopped at idle it randomly shuts off..driving average speed in town 45mph it randomly shuts off..on the hwy. Speeds average from 55 to 70 MPH it randomly shuts off ..in heavy traffic this is very dangerous..I have replaced the following.. Fuel pump fuel filter fuel pump relays throttle position sensor mass air flow sensor crank shaft position sensor oxygen sensor fuel coil packs spark plugs intake gaskets injectors air filter just like the hundreds of people on the forumebay about kia sedona..I've put $1000's in the van with no solution to the dangerous issues..the only thing left to change is the internal wiring..this problem is way to common for kia not to have a recall on it..its a huge safety hazard and needs to have something done about it..not just for me but for everyone that has a kia sedona..its obviously a short in the wiring and is a manufacturer flaw for so many people to have the same issue..btw my van only has 100.000 miles on it I've seen some as low as 30.000 with this same issue..no excuses for this..any kind of electronic short out has potential for fire not to mention the hazards of the van randomly stopping in town at intersection on the interstate .

Filed May 14, 2015 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA · fire

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.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical · 172,000 miles · FL · fire

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

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. While opening the front driver 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. Updated 6/11/15*cn updated 06/16/15

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 60,000 miles · OR

While driving in wet conditions the brake and battery light will come on instrument panel and there is a loss of power of steering. When taken to kia dealership to fix problem they told us it is a common complaint among kia cars. They checked all belts, battery and alternator all tests came back normal. While driving it is dangerous to lose power of steering especially in wet conditions.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Electrical · 139,685 miles · FL · fire

Wiring under seat shorted causing small fire inside..extinguished wiring under car in same area melted shorting every thing out.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · NM

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

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · DE

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. *ln the consumer stated none of the repairs, have fixed the stalling issue.

Filed Oct 28, 2009 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 61,000 miles · CA

Vehicle floorboard got hot and melted the wiring harness under carpet. Kia dealer found no cause for the excessive heat but replaced the wiring at my expense.