2003 KIA SEDONA EX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

57

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes 9 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX

The 2003 KIA SEDONA EX has received a total of 57 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Steering (4 complaints), and Wheels (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX, potentially affecting up to 74,276 vehicles.

Recall 05V463000 — SEATS

| 74,276 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.

Consequence: THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX

57 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 6 4 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2 4 Injuries
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2 4 Injuries
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1 4 Injuries
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1 4 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11157157 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 155,000 miles
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
#11157157 | WHEELS | | 155,000 miles
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
#11097709 | STEERING | | 1,400,000 miles
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 NO RECALL WHY
#10909962 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 55,000 miles
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 THESE ISSUES AND CAN FIX THIS ASAP! I AM SICK OF SPENDING MY NIGHTS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD! NOT TO MENTION THE FINANCIAL STRAIN IT IS PLACING ON MY FAMILY. NOW I KNOW WHY THE PREVIOUS OWNER TRADED IN THIS JUNK WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES ON IT!
#10909962 | ENGINE | | 55,000 miles
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 THESE ISSUES AND CAN FIX THIS ASAP! I AM SICK OF SPENDING MY NIGHTS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD! NOT TO MENTION THE FINANCIAL STRAIN IT IS PLACING ON MY FAMILY. NOW I KNOW WHY THE PREVIOUS OWNER TRADED IN THIS JUNK WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES ON IT!

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Safety Rating for the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 KIA SEDONA EX.

Investigation EA08017 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING

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