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2003 Kia Sedona Tires Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Kia Sedona, 6% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.

“On feb. 25, 2018, we purchased a 2003 Kia Sedona van from city start auto sales in paradise, ca. All four tires and the spare were goodyear integrity 215/70r15. The tires read max. Psi 44, but the van said to run at 35 PSI. So, once a week on a cool morning (between 68-75 degrees outside without it have been driven), my wife or I would make sure the tires were 34-35 PSI. During this 3 month period, we noticed nothing wrong with the tires. On may 31, 2018, I was driving from my house in magalia, ca to chico, ca. …”

NHTSA complaint #11112219, filed 2018-07, 124,200 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

“My tire ripped off the rim when we driving about 60 MPH like the ones did for firestone and it did damage to my van the company did not want to fix anything well we lucky no one got hurt. So I took it to the dealer and they said they never seen this happen I think you should look at these tires.”

NHTSA complaint #10043503, filed 2003-10

“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 tires are bigo euro tour tires, size p212/70r15. While driving 60mph, the vehicle jerked. It appeared to be a flat tire; however, the tire fell off of the vehicle and rolled down the interstate. The contact was able to control the vehicle and it was towed to the dealer. They were unable to diagnose the failure. The current mileage was 48946 and the failure mileage was 48765.”

NHTSA complaint #10192902, filed 2007-06, 48,765 miles

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021220%
202015%
201925%
201812%
201711%
201621%
201521%
201211%
201013%
200832%
200721%
200672%
2005116%
200463%
200396%
2002105%

Other parts of the 2003 Kia Sedona

Electrical system
29 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Latches, 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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