Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Kia Sedona has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 163 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V329000 THROTTLE STICKING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V232000 REAR WHEEL BEARING DAMAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V013000 THROTTLE CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V158000 KIA/ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints
- Seat Belts 12 complaints
Of the 163 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 21 a fire; across all 163 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Kia Sedona has notable issues with its throttle cable and ABS control module as seen in multiple recalls, along with frequent electrical system and braking complaints, indicating reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$600 | very common |
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| engine cooling | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection yearly
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive throttle
- ABS warning lamp on
- Visible brake fluid leaks
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.