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Don't buy it.
Dave, 08/05/2009
2003 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased used last year, with only 54K miles on it, so it still had some factory warranty left. The air conditioner failed within a week of purchase. It took 7 visits to the dealership over the summer because their air conditioner "fix" usually only last 1-2 days. Since then, the rear brake cylinders leaked (no brakes), the radiator has leaked badly, the power steering is stiff on cold mornings (bad power steering pump). Recently had the timing belt changed, and in the process they also changed a leaking hydrolic tensioner (extra $200) and then the air conditioner stopped working again the next day. Dealership claims they didn't brake it wants $1200 to replace the compressor.
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jcrider2, 11/18/2002
2003 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned the Sedona about a year having put 18000 miles on it. I have found it a pleasing van to drive and ride in. The dealer service has been excellent and have had no mechanical probblems. I think its a good value for the money.
2003 Kia Sedona for sale near you
3 of 4 listings
- LX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $3,299194 mi away
- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $6,9801,894 mi away
- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $3,8881,941 mi away
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When compared to Odyssey..
lovemysedona, 11/18/2002
2003 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought my Sedona in NOVEMBER OF 2003. I couldn't put 2003 on the date purchased window. Car's great. Drives well. Haven't driven much. When I got it, it had 8 miles. It has now aboutj 220 miles. So far, it drives well. I think, the steering is a bit too sensitive. Rear seats, kinda vibrate too much producing the vibration noise. Over all the minivan is excellent.
Not worth the problems
whizza99, 12/10/2008
2003 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Well, the starter going within the first week should of been the sign. 5 yrs, 80,000 miles later I have 3 broken handles they will not fix for less than $500 apiece, the turning radius is like a box or truck, not like all the caravans I've had. I gave up 18" in the grand caravan and you really do miss it. I have gone thru numerous tires, so put GOOD tires on it. Gas mileage stinks! I bought it for the warranty but after 5 yrs the bumper to bumper is gone and now all the little problems are creeping up. Back seat doesn't slide, etc.
Don't buy this car
Melissa, 08/23/2009
2003 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I learned a valuable lesson about researching cars after owning this one. Safety without reliability is not safe. The alternator went out at 36k. I lost the ability to steer or accelerate on the freeway at night. The warning lights came on about 1 minute before the car failed so I was in the exit lane and luckily rolled straight off the freeway exit without power, and rolled into a gas station. Sure the warranty covered the repair and Kia towed it for free-but I was almost killed along with my unborn child, 2 other children and the babysitter in the car. Now the sliding doors won't open from inside, the AC compressor/clutch failed, electrical problems abound, and I can't give it away.