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2003 Kia Sedona EXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2003 Kia Sedona EX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 9, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Kia Sedona EX has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
7Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Steering
5Power train
5Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Wheels
3Suspension
2Air bags
117 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| 7 other systems | 11 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2003 Kia Sedona EX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other Sedona EX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona EX median. How we score
'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Kia Sedona EX, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDINGNo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Sedona EX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A 2003 KIA SEDONA. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES IN A MONTHS TIME. THE DEALERSHIP IS SAYING NOW THAT THE CONNECTOR TO THE FAN HAS MELTED BECAUSE THE FAN IS PULLING TOO MUCH VOLTAGE. BUT FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHERS, THE ISSUE IS THE CONNECTOR AND NOT THE FAN? I…
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. I WOKE UP MY HUSBAND, WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR THE DASHBOARD…
1)HAPPENED TWICE: CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY AFTER A BEEPING NOISE AND ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON BRIEFLY. THERMOSTAT, THERMOSTAT GASKET HAD TO REPLACED TWICE IN 7 MONTHS (REPAIRS DONE ON 5/11/10 AND 12/13/2010). NOTE: ENGINE FLUSH 11/24/09; COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TESTED 2/22/10, RADIATOR FLUSHES 6/8/09 AND…
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