2003 Kia Sedona Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Kia Sedona, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that over the course of a year, the front driver and front passenger interior door handles failed along with the rear passenger and front driver side exterior door handles. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10499255, filed 2013-02, 150,000 miles“I've had a number of problems with my 2003 Kia Sedona. Initially one of the gaskets leaked and had to n be replaced. The windshield cracked overnight in the garage when there was no weather extremes. The wheel bearings went in the front tire. Recently the engine had to be replaced because it was leaking and after replacing all the gaskets it couldn't get pressure. The driver's door handle broke, the lumbar support stopped working. The hood wouldn't close properly. And on top of all those things I've had 2 blowouts to the front driver's tire in a 2 year period. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107637, filed 2005-01“The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact noticed that the subframe was rusted when it was wet. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10938476, filed 2016-12, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the rear door was unable to be opened from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10438797, filed 2011-12, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10031947Sep 1, 2009Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or…
- 10015268Jan 1, 2005Improved center sliding door roller assembly.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 9 | 23% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 15 | 11% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2012 | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 | 8 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 25 | 15% |
| 2007 | 22 | 14% |
| 2006 | 41 | 11% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 14 | 7% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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