2003 Kia Sedona Ex problems, complaints & recalls

2018-12-09 · Wheels · 155,000 mi

“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…”

2018-05-23 · Steering · 1,400,000 mi

“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. we were almost killed on 134, he able back it up. had someone else looks at it rack and pinion. there been msny claims and n…”

2016-09-27 · Power Train · 55,000 mi

“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 hope they are able to find out what keeps causing thes…”

2016-09-20 · Air Bags · 99,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owned a 2003 kia sedona ex. while making a left turn at 5 mph, another vehicle rear ended the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. the vehicle spun out of control. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed by the highway patrol and sheriff. the contact sustained bruising from the seat belt strap across the ches…”

2015-03-31 · Electrical System · 125,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“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 was all melted, windshield was cracked, the a/c un…”

2012-11-20 · Wheels · 68,451 mi

“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 7/30/10 in addition to lof every 3,000 miles) coo…”

2012-08-17 · Electrical System · 108,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“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. the contact was inside his home and observed the front driver's side window glowing from afar. upon further inspection he found that the vehicle was on fire. the fire was extinguished. a po…”

2012-01-08 · Structure:body

“my kia sedona 2003 ex was a great vehicle , until 12/20/2011 when the door handle on the sliding side door behind the driver broke off in my hand when i opened it. this was a huge surprise to me because i could not believe it came off in my hand. then on 12/31/2011 , i opened the passenger side front door and the screw came out and hit the ground…”

2011-12-28 · Electrical System · 105,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“on 12/26/2011 we went out to the van (2003 kia sedona) and the car wouldn't start. the whole van smelled like melted plastic. i looked at the fuse box and the entire thing was melted along with the trim and carpet. i have pictures and a movie to show the extent of the damage. kia of putnam connecticut refused responsibility. this is a serious safet…”

2011-04-07 · Suspension

“on my 2003 kia sedona, i have replaced over 3 wheel bearings and have almost had an accident because the steering has locked up while i was driving on several occasions. *tr…”