2003 Kia Sedona Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 16%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Kia Sedona, 16% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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). …”
NHTSA complaint #10533434, filed 2013-08, 64,825 miles“Car has been huge headache bought new in 2003 has been towed twice for leaking coolant lines that rusted out. Last time was on vacation Kia has not returned on phone call or e-mail as it cost me 300 dollars and car is under bumper to bumper warranty has 34k miles . Drivers door handle broke and airbag light was on fixed by dealer. One brake pad lining fell off at 25k miles replaced myself. Most important we had a rear tire blow out at 60 MPH in three lanes of traffic. Tire shredded apart with 28k miles and was new york inspected 2 months earlier. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167006, filed 2006-08, 34,000 miles“I've had many problems with my 2003 Kia Sedona. The emergency brake has never been right. The brakes were replaced at 13k miles, again at 24k miles (front & back) and I'm sure they need to be replaced again at 40k miles. At 22k miles I took the van to the shop for brakes only to be told that both wheel bearings, the left strut (they refused to replace both struts since it was warranty but if I was paying for the repairs they would recomend replacing in pairs) and the power steering pump was going out (which the manager said he was doing me a favor by telling me about). …”
NHTSA complaint #10091216, filed 2004-09, 40,295 miles“Hoses, lines corroded leaking coolant all over the garage and car overheating only 4 years old. Break lines in rear very corroded and ready to fail. Replace asap, mechanic says.”
NHTSA complaint #10266112, filed 2009-04, 70,000 miles“When applying the brakes from low speeds, the pedal intermittently went to the floor. As a result extended stopping distance occurred. Kia replaced the brakes and the consumer had not experienced a brake problem since.”
NHTSA complaint #10096550, filed 2004-11, 12,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V158000Apr 25, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, there was a programming error in the anti-lock braking system (abs) electronic control module logic. The programming error…Covers: Kia Sedona 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 28% |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 45 | 12% |
| 2005 | 81 | 44% |
| 2004 | 32 | 18% |
| 2003 | 26 | 16% |
| 2002 | 27 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2003 Kia Sedona
29 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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