2003 Kia Sedona Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Kia Sedona, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“2003 Kia Sedona - mileage on this van 48,177 1. Steering stiffness, make it hard to turn about 90% of the time while driving. 2. Rough engine - missed fire due to the coil leakage and about started about 6-8 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10255160, filed 2009-01, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact pulled over and left the vehicle. The contact returned 2 days later and drove the vehicle home. The contact stated that the check engine, brakes and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419218, filed 2021-06, 113,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10027724Oct 1, 2008Kia: increased steering effort. In areas where heavy road salt use occurs, increased steering effort and noise (from steering intermediate shaft) for some sedona.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2003 Kia Sedona
29 complaintsBrakes
26 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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