2003 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (38), Service Brakes (32), Engine And Engine Cooling (28).
Key takeaways
- 200 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 28 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 16% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 28 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 27 | 14% |
| Hydraulic | 22 | 11% |
| Suspension | 14 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 7% |
| Seats | 11 | 6% |
| Wheels | 10 | 5% |
| Tires | 9 | 5% |
| Structure | 9 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kia Sedona Van | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2022-12-10
My Sedona keeps catching on fire not sure why but now if I get it up to temperature it automatically catches on fire I'm going into my second fire extinguishe
Steering - filed 2021-06-01
The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact pulled over and left the vehicle. The contact returned 2 days later and drove the vehicle home. The contact stated that the check engine, brakes and air bag warning lights were illumina...
Electrical System,seats - filed 2020-07-14
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HAD EXPERIENCED A FIRE AND MELTED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED SMOKE AND SOOT PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND A BURN HOLE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE MANUFACTURER ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.