Complaints
214
Crashes
14
Fires
26
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:84,145 mi
Crash-related:7
#220 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:82,582 mi
Fires:12
#39 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:79,625 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 7 | — | 84,145 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | — | 12 | 82,582 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | — | 1 | 79,625 mi | |
| TIRES | 9 | — | — | 50,593 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | — | 30,846 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | — | — | 125,439 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 52,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 16,660 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | 1 | 257,068 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 3 | 131,608 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 | — | — | 61,625 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | 1 | 91,650 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 53,522 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 | — | — | 48,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 107,656 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 4 | — | — | 44,665 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | 6,250 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 13,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 34,522 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 615 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 10,150 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | 1 | 18,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 28,750 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 64,825 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 | — | — | 60,162 mi | |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | — | — | 49,942 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — |
AIR BAGS
20
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,145
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
82,582
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,625
TIRES
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,593
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,846
SEAT BELTS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,439
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,660
WHEELS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
257,068
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
131,608
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,625
SEATS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,650
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,522
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,333
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,656
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,665
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,250
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,250
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,500
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,522
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
615
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,000
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,150
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
18,000
EQUIPMENT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,750
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,825
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,162
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,942
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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