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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.
Gas
carpooler, 12/11/2002
2003 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Gas mileage is horrible. The controls above the dashboard have no illumination at night so are hard to see. You don't know if you are opening the sunroof or the rear side window. The seats are removable but are extremely heavy to take in or out. I as a female could easily remove the seats in our previous Pontiac Transport, but cannot do it alone or at all with the Kia.
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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Please stay away! I beg you
monkey, 05/29/2010
2003 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This has to have been the worst vehicle i have bought. Purchased 4/2/2010 with 52,000 miles. 40 days later I'm walking to work because engine blew and dealer wont fix it they blame me for changing the spark plugs. Before that in 3 weeks time it was in the shop 4 times first hub bearing went bad, then ac went out, then the van would just stall for no reason. They find nothing wrong. For people having this problem clean out the mass air flow sensor i found that out myself. Then a week later at 53,000 miles engine started knocking and smoking towed to the dealer and was told need new engine. Just the name KIA has lemon written all over it.Avoid the stress and steer clear. Very bad gas mileage.
Good quality for price
tac2k, 12/31/2002
2003 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Kia has come a long way. We were very skeptical of buying a Kia, let alone a brand new model with no track record. By the features offered at the price, and the warranty provided convinced us to take the chance. It was definately worth it. We speak very high of Kia to all our friends, and I'm giving Kia very strong consideration for my next commuter car!
Good So Far
M. K. Chisholm, 06/19/2003
2003 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Only 7800 miles on my van. Comfortable/feels solid. Steering pulls to right. Van struggles to stop due to heavy vehicle weight. I don't have ABS. Engine makes "whirring" noise...Kia mechanic said "it's normal...power steering making that noise"...it is annoying, especially when vehicle is cold. Van handles good in bad weather. Removeable seats are heavy. Lot's of interior room. Interior plastic scratches easily. Roof rack is cheap/weak. Hopefully this van will pass the test of time (build quality). Overall, this van performs as advertised and it appears to be the best minivan value for the dollar.