2003 KIA SEDONA Engine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2003 KIA SEDONA
5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SEDONA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
My Sedona keeps catching on fire not sure why but now if I get it up to temperature it automatically catches on fire I'm going into my second fire extinguishe
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE DESIRED GEAR WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME, PARKED THE VEHICLE, AND UPON OPENING THE HOOD SAW FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED HOWEVER, HER NEIGHBOR ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A WATER HOSE UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHTS HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED. IT DROVE JUST FINE FOR THE FIRST SEVERAL MONTHS, BUT EVENTUALLY IT WOULD START SPUTTERING LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAD GAS IN THE VEHICLE. EVENTUALLY, IT CAME TO A POINT WHEN IT WOULD RUN WHEN IT WANTED TO AND STALL WHEN IT WANTED TO. I TOOK IT TO A SERVICE STATION TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM TO FIX IT. THEY GAVE ME A COUPLE OF OPTIONS WHAT IT COULD BE, BUT TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE ONLY 75% SURE AND IT WAS GOING TO COST NEARLY $1000 TO FIX. WELL, I DIDN'T HAVE $1000 TO FIX SOME PARTS THAT THEY ARE ONLY 75% SURE ABOUT. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT IN TOWN AND IT CONTINUED TO STALL AND DRIVE AS IT PLEASED. AT THIS POINT, IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO TURNOVER, BUT WON'T...
I BOUGHT A 2003 SEDONA USED IN 2007 WITH ABOUT 50000 MILES AND HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. 1ST IN 7/08 I WENT TO A LOCAL SHOP (NOT KIA) BECAUSE MY ENGINE SEEMED VERY LOUD. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW MOTOR MOUNTS N THAT IT WAS KIND OF UNUSUAL FOR A CAR TO NEED THEM SO SOON. I DID CALL KIA N ASK THEM ABOUT THIS AND WAS BASICALLY TOLD TO BAD FOR YOU. SO I HAD THEM FIXED ($556.36). NOT EVEN A FEW WEEKS LATER MY AC WAS BLOWING HOT. SAME MECHANIC TOLD ME MY AC WAS OUT N THAT ONE OF THE HOSES NEEDED REPLACED. HAD TO WAIT A FEW YEARS BUT HAD IT REPLACED ($1050.72). HAD MY 1ST BRAKE JOB DONE IN 2008 EVER SINCE I'VE HAD TO HAVE MY BRAKES REPLACE 2-3 YEARLY PLUS HAD TO HAVE NEW CALIPERS. NO ONE CAN TELL...
Other 2003 KIA SEDONA Problem Areas
Air Bags
20 complaints
Electrical System
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlsprings
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint