MYRModel Year Report

2003 Kia Sedona EX

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2003 Kia Sedona EX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:01:52.433Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sedona EX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2002: 50 complaints 2002 2003: 34 complaints 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2004
2003: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
200250
200334
200437

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WE HAVE A DETACHED GARAGE, AT 4:00 AM OUR DOG WOKE US UP TO HER BARKING. SHE COULD HEAR THE VAN HORN BLOWING. WHEN I TOOK HER OUT, I SAW THE VAN LIGHTS FLASHING AND THE HORN WAS BLOWING. I COULD NOT STOP THE HORN WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150331

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA EX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN HE HEARD THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SOUNDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120817

ON TUES. THE 3RD OF OCT. 2006 I WENT TO START MY 2003 KIA SEDONA AND IT WOULD NOT START SO AAA WAS CALLED, THEY CAME AND JUMPED THE BATTERY AND IT WAS ALL SET TO GO. THURSDAY THE 5TH I NOTICED CONSOLE NEAR RADIO WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH. FRIDAY OCT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061019

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

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THERE BEEN WHINING NOISE DURING ACCELERATING AND DE-ACCELERATE SPEED, I HAD SOMEONE LOOK AND THOUGHT I WAS BRAKING SYSTEM. YESTERDAY MY SON WAS DRIVING IT AND TURNING RIGHT AND WE HEARD A POP, AND THE WHOLE STEERING WENT OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180523

WHEELS 9%

9% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

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THE BREAKS WERE CHANGED DUE TO GRINDING COM TO FIND OUT THERE WAS 1BOLT ON THE BREAK CALIBERS PUT THEM ON AND IT STILL GRINDS AND CAN NOT STOP

NHTSA ODI report, 20181209

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051128 — seats

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2

Campaign 05V463000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080428 — PE (closed 20080828)

STEERING BINDING

I 20080828 — EA (closed 20090701)

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Kia Sedona EX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V463000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Kia Sedona EX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kia Sedona EX?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Kia Sedona EX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.