Major Problems with 2003 Kia Sedona Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Kia Sedona

2003 Kia Sedona AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 163511 miles

2003 Kia Sedona AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 25000 miles

2003 Kia Sedona FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 11045 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sedona owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS while driving at 55 mph vehicle spun out of control and hit a semi tractor trailor and air bags did	20 ~ 63109 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power locks failed without warning. dealer states an electrical short occurred. *ak...	17 ~ 56244 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i've had a number of problems with my 2003 kia sedona. initially one of the gaskets leaked and had to...	9 ~ 35389 miles
TIRES while driving 60 to 65 mph the rear right passenger tire blew out. the consumer knows he did not run...	9 ~ 28107 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at 55 mph there was a loud noise like a motorcycle coming from right brake on passenger's side.	8 ~ 19279 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. the contact noticed that her child safety seat would inappropriately move within the...	7 ~ 107519 miles
WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. she received a recall notice for the wheel bearings brake lights and the...	6 ~ 257068 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving approximately 50 mph vehicle would suddenly accelerate. had applied the brakes to stop vehicle. managed to pull to	6 ~ 13883 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 30 mph smoke was coming from under the hood. the consumer pulled over popped the hood and	6 ~ 43333 miles
SEATS the bolts in all of the seats continued to become loose. the back of the seat continued to fall backwards	5 ~ 73320 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have numerous complaints on my 2003 kia sodona. i purchased the vechile in june of 2003 we have since...	5 ~ 49300 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i bought a 2003 sedona used in 2007 with about 50000 miles and have nothing but problems ever since. 1st...	4 ~ 107656 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM our sedona has been unreliable from 15 000 miles on. i loose sleep over the fact that my wife and...	4 ~ 36250 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	4 ~ 33499 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS upon impact the driver's side air bag did not deploy resulting in the driver hitting her face on the steering...	4 ~ 26761 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. the contact stated that the rear door was unable to be opened...	3 ~ 124000 miles
ENGINE i bought a 2003 sedona used in 2007 with about 50000 miles and have nothing but problems ever since. 1st...	3 ~ 64942 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	3 ~ 23015 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT a/c compressor and hoses vibrate thru dash causing irritating moan. dlr replaced compr but no change. kept van a day	3 ~ 4167 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have numerous complaints on my 2003 kia sodona. i purchased the vechile in june of 2003 we have since...	3 ~ 35000 miles
SUSPENSION thumping noise in left front from strut when going over bumps kia is aware of situation and does not know	3 ~ 6767 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at any speed consumer felt severe vibration in the steering wheel and the brake pedal. dealer claimed that	3 ~ 410 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving the consumer began to smell fuel. please provide any additional information. *nm...	3 ~ 8833 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona equipped with bridgestone firestone fr380 tires tire size p215/70/r15. the contact was driving...	2 ~ 83600 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer received recall notice on 2003 kia sedona's accelerator cable (05v-239). dealer did not have the parts to correct the	2 ~ 36146 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have been experiencing ongoing electrical problems with the dashboard lights going out. it is very dangerous at night because...	2 ~ 18000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 45 mph the consumer applied the brake pedal but the brakes failed. this caused the consumer to collided...	2
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	2 ~ 23148 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving 55 mph a loud rattling noise was heard from the rear. the driver was able to drive the...	2 ~ 6500 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the cruise control will not work at certain times and this has been going on for at least 6 or...	2 ~ 35000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY driver's window regulator broke. dealer replaced under warranty.*ak...	2 ~ 8250 miles
EQUIPMENT i have numerous complaints on my 2003 kia sodona. i purchased the vechile in june of 2003 we have since...	2 ~ 14375 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS i have numerous complaints on my 2003 kia sodona. i purchased the vechile in june of 2003 we have since...	2 ~ 30081 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS i hurt my back trying to remove the "removable" rear seats in my 2003 kia sedona. the seats are not...	2 ~ 1000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the accelerator pedal became stuck.scc *jb...	2 ~ 4210 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer complained about a brake problem. manufacturer issued a recall but dealership was unaware of the recall and continued to	2 ~ 49942 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES on feb. 25 2018 we purchased a 2003 kia sedona van from city start auto sales in paradise ca. all...	1 ~ 124200 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. while the vehicle was parked smoke appeared under the driver side dashboard....	1 ~ 128000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY my airbag lite has been turning off and on at different times..eg. lite turns on and is on for about...	1 ~ 101934 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i purchased the vehicle used. it drove just fine for the first several months but eventually it would start sputtering...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. while driving approximately 20 mph the left rear wheel separated from the...	1 ~ 13000 miles
STEERING 2003 kia sedona - mileage on this van 48 177 1. steering stiffness make it hard to turn about 90%...	1 ~ 41000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i bought a 2003 sedona used in 2007 with about 50000 miles and have nothing but problems ever since. 1st...	1 ~ 64825 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased my 2003 kia sedona in november 2005. so far the following have been repaired or replaced: front hub...	1 ~ 66000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i purchased my 2003 kia sedona in november 2005. so far the following have been repaired or replaced: front hub...	1 ~ 66000 miles
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. the contact noticed that the windshield was cracked in the middle of the...	1 ~ 41000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a kia sedona van with approximately 65 000 miles. it has had numerous headlights bulbs that have had...	1 ~ 25456 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. when the left turn signal was activated the signal switch remained engaged until...	1 ~ 51000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. she received a recall notice for the wheel bearings brake lights and the...	1 ~ 72291 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the gas storage tank rusted out causing the fuel filter to clog. the service dealer determined	1 ~ 50000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS in july of 2006 while on vacation we noticed a lug nut missing from the right front wheel and one...	1 ~ 57000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. the vehicle was trying to start by itself . the windshield...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car has been huge headache bought new in 2003 has been towed twice for leaking coolant lines that rusted out....	1 ~ 34000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: while driving the air bag light came on. consumer took car to dealer who performed a diagnostic test which...	1 ~ 26000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: consumer states: the right passenger back end of the tire fell off. had to be towed the axle broke...	1 ~ 27700 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR dt: consumer states: the right passenger back end of the tire fell off. had to be towed the axle broke...	1 ~ 27700 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE van was parked outside in driveway . field mouse got into timing belt area causing belt to skip time when...	1
SPRINGS > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when applying the brakes the accelerator sticks and auto acts as if both pedals are being pressed at same time....	1 ~ 31000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are leveled too close together causing the driver to hit both pedals at the...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i've had a number of problems with my 2003 kia sedona. initially one of the gaskets leaked and had to...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i've had a number of problems with my 2003 kia sedona. initially one of the gaskets leaked and had to...	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE i've had a number of problems with my 2003 kia sedona. initially one of the gaskets leaked and had to...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on september 30 2004 at approximately 6:00 p.m. my husband and son were scheduled to attend a meeting. as they...	1 ~ 26000 miles
PARKING BRAKE i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	1 ~ 40295 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	1 ~ 40295 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	1 ~ 40295 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	1 ~ 40295 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	1 ~ 40295 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dad: a noise was coming from the muffler/engine. this happened at speeds of 35-45 mph and in hot weather and...	1 ~ 20000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a 2003 kia sedona van from speedway kia in march of 2003. one of the reasons i choose...	1 ~ 28664 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2003 kia sedona trouble with front end suspension making clunking noise. the dealer identified problem but can not fix it....	1 ~ 7488 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE only 260 miles on vehicle and check engine light came on. dealer stated check gas cap. stated it needs to...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i need your help to resolve a serious problem. i have nowhere else to turn. my daughter is the owner...	1 ~ 70000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed in an accident and the air bag did not deploy. *bf when the consumer attempted to apply the...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the center seats in the kia sedona are the reclining type and when you try to put it up-right the...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when braking at speeds over 45 mph the vehicle shutters and vibrates. felt like the rotor is warped but the	1 ~ 12312 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM overwhelming smell of gas in the vehicle when running the air conditioner. dealer identified issue as purging of charcoal canister...	1
CHILD SEAT i have numerous complaints on my 2003 kia sodona. i purchased the vechile in june of 2003 we have since...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC air in the brake line caused the brakes to fail without warning. the lines were serviced but the problem recurred.	1 ~ 468 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakes are applied at 55 mph vehicle shutters and souds like brakes are under a lot of pressure. *ak...	1 ~ 500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states that there is a strong odor of gas inside the cab of vehicle. consumer feels the odor has	1 ~ 12000 miles

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