2003 KIA SEDONA Engine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11496863 | Fire
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
#11323894 | Fire
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.
#10695194 | Fire
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.
#10680147 |
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...
#10533434 |
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
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