2003 Kia Sedona

● Typical for this model

2003 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:08.241Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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

2003: 163 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2002	198
2003	163
2004	175
2005	185
2006	385
2007	156
2008	170
2009	47
2010	32
2011	65
2012	106
2013	0
2014	38
2015	135
2016	287
2017	131
2018	47
2019	35
2020	20
2021	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE DESIRED GEAR WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200508

FUSE PANEL CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT IN USE. VEHICLE IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141112

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD AREA. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121130

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILOR AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030721

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030519 — service brakes, air

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE WAS A PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE LOGIC. THE PROGRAMMING ERROR COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING FORCE AT SPEEDS B

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE RE

Campaign 03V158000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040924 — PE (closed 20050127)

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING

R 20050321 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WILL HAVE A GUIDE CLIP INSTALLED ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO ENSU

Campaign 05V013000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050613 — wheels

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005.

Campaign 05V232000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050628 — PE (closed 20051019)

ELECTRICAL FIRE

R 20050815 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR F

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Campaign 05V329000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080428 — PE (closed 20080828)

STEERING BINDING

I 20080828 — EA (closed 20090701)

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING