2003 Kia Sedona Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Kia Sedona, 7% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 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 purchased my 2003 Kia Sedona in november 2005. So far the following have been repaired or replaced: front hub assembly left side once, right side 2x's, the alternator, the wiper motor, two recalls, the battery, now at 65,000 miles the transmission is shot and needs to be replaced and the timing belt has been replaced. However the warranty company says they wont replace it because the cost of the repair exceeds the value of the car. This is simply outrageous. I have brought the car to the dealer for every service needed. Transmission, oil filter ect.”
NHTSA complaint #10221432, filed 2008-03, 66,000 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“2003 Kia Sedona, trouble with front end suspension making clunking noise. The dealer identified problem but can not fix it. They contacted Kia direct in 2004 but issue still exist. Due to problem front tire ware out. Concern issue may cause accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10184757, filed 2007-03, 7,488 miles“Dt: consumer states: the right passenger back end of the tire fell off. Had to be towed, the axle broke, the bearing went out, and tire come off. Also, hub assembly came off. Vehicle is in the shop for same problem, and consumer has a loaner vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10123809, filed 2005-06, 27,700 miles“There has been an ongoing (since dec. 2003) problem of a thudding noise from the front suspension. The dealer has acknowledged the noise repeatedly. The service rep states that Kia motors is aware of the noise but does not have a solution. He also said that the dealership gets new '05 sedonas off the delivery trucks with the same problem! No solution has been offered other than well, it's not going to hurt anything or break down and leave you stranded. But come on, a bumping, thudding noise from a vehichle with 20k miles.....or a brand new vehichle?!? Something has got to be done to fix this .”
NHTSA complaint #10112557, filed 2005-03, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015251May 1, 2005Safety recall campaign for the rear wheel bearings that may have water intruding into the bearing area through the joint between the hubcap and hub and may contaminate the grease…
- 10015322Jan 1, 2005Rear wheel bearing torque update.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 84 | 22% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 17 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Kia Sedona
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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