2003 Kia Sedona Review
2003 Kia Sedona Review





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent value, lots of cupholders and storage bins, solid build quality, good crash test scores, lengthy warranty coverage.
Cons
- Hefty curb weight, below-average gas mileage, missing a few key minivan features, potentially expensive to repair in minor collisions.
What’s new
Minor upgrades are in store for the Sedona in its second year on the market. On the outside, buyers will find new taillights, and in the cabin, you'll note a new audio faceplate and a remote fuel-door release. The LX model gets a CD player, while the EX now comes with two keyless remotes, as well as additional leather on the armrests and lower portions of the seats. A trailer hitch is now available for all Sedonas.
Edmunds says
A fine minivan until one considers the price -- at which point it becomes an exceptional minivan.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Kia Sedona.
Most helpful consumer reviews
4 out of 5 stars
I Like This Van!
mrs_mac,03/31/2014
LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
We bought our 2003 Kia Sedona last year.
The previous owners (original owners) hardly drove it.
The van only had 75K miles on it.
We have put on 26K in one year!
The car has been great for us.
It's been all over the place because my husband travels a lot for work.
It gets good highway gas mileage.
We live in a rural area so it isn't so great for going from town to town.
We haven't had … any major issues at all.
We are taking it in for general maintenance expected at 100K.
Plugs, wires, etc. because it is running rough, but with the way we drive that's to be expected.
I love the V6 - it really goes!
I love this mini-van!
1.5 out of 5 stars
Piece Of Junk
kpow903,08/31/2012
LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
This van is a complete piece of garbage! I have
my 2003 for 3 years and cannot rely on it at all!
The 3.5 liter V6 is quite possibly the worst engine
ever made. Do Not Buy
4 out of 5 stars
2002 sedona
Mine,10/26/2002
EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
worth the $10,000.00 savings over the
big 3 with the same equipment.will
keep till the warranty expires.
1.25 out of 5 stars
The 45,000 miles Kia
theld62,10/14/2006
EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
It appears that KIA products are good for about 45,000 miles. After that quality significantly falls off. At 45,000 miles I had a $1,000 scheduled maintenance bill at the dealer. My KIA Sedona died of terminal engine failure at 79,000 miles. KIA says they are not responsible for the repair. So much for the long haul warranty. Needless to say I will never purchase a KIA or Hyundai … brand product ever again, and I will tell everyone I know about my experience with KIA "no service" Even other auto makers call the KIA's throw away cars because their resell value is next to nothing after just a few years. Mark my words you will be sorry for the day you ever bought a KIA or a Hyundai.
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestAcceptable
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Used 2003 Kia Sedona Overview
The Used 2003 Kia Sedona is offered in the following submodels: Sedona Minivan. Available styles include LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A), and EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A). The Used 2003 Kia Sedona comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed automatic. The Used 2003 Kia Sedona comes with a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 10 yr./ 100000 mi. powertrain warranty.
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Should I lease or buy a 2003 Kia Sedona?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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