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
Airbags
Avg mileage:84,145 mi
Crash-related:7
#220 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:82,582 mi
Fires:12
#39 complaints
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 20 | 7 | — | 84,145 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 12 | 82,582 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 1 | 79,625 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | — | — | 50,593 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 30,846 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 125,439 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | 52,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 16,660 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | 1 | 257,068 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 3 | 131,608 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 61,625 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | 1 | 91,650 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,145
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
82,582
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,625
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,593
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,846
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,439
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,000
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,660
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
257,068
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
131,608
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,625
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,650
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Kia Sedona — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Kia Sedona reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2003 Kia Sedona has 214 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Kia Sedona?
Top reported problems: Airbags (20 complaints, avg 84,145 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 82,582 mi); Engine & Cooling (9 complaints, avg 79,625 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Kia Sedona?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Kia Sedona include 14 crash-related reports, 26 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Kia Sedona as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Kia Sedona?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sedona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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