2003 Kia Sedona Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 20 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
195
Seats
7

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda C
My Kia miracle maker aka Sedona!!
It is nothing fancy it is my minivan I can grocery shop and all in it the kids get their activities too and enough room for sporting events and carpool my Kia Sedona is my ideal vehicle for my everyday life. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with a family
accountCircle Lydia F
How much room there is for family
I like how reliable the van is. It's very roomy for kids and traveling. It's easy on gas.
accountCircle Lindsey W
Our Kia keeps our busy family on the move!
We purchased our vehicle in good used condition. It has held up to 2 adults, 3 kids, and a large and rambunctious canine. It handles well in all conditions. We live in the harsh prairie of North Dakota and it has never failed us. The spacious and comfortable interior gives us all room to stretch out during long trips. I am pleased with all of the standard features we received. In the future I would definitely consider purchasing another Kia!
accountCircle Ginny B
The Kia Sedona has enough room for everyone and everything you need for a fun day at the park.
I like that the vehicle runs well and is easy to control. There are enough cup holders for everyone and plenty of room for everything. I can easily take my daughter and her friends for a playdate and have room for things for me. I enjoy driving my Sedona.
accountCircle Carole P
Kia Sedona is a well built vehicle.
The only problem I have had is I have had to replace the alternator about 6 times. Other than that, I love my van. It is comfortable, even on long drives. There are controls for the driver's seat that adjust the lumbar section of then back and one that adjusts the seat section up and down to help relieve leg cramping on long drives. The two rows of back seats are removable which is helpful for transporting large items. The second row of seats can be positioned on either side of the van, making it easier to have a main side for entering or exiting the van. The hatch-back door on the back is easy to open and quite wide to help with loading. The dashboard has 3 compartments for storage, plus a secret locking compartment under the front passenger seat. The heater and air conditioner work great even in the last row of seats. The am/FM radio has 12 programmable stations for each frequency, plus a CD player, both of which have worked fine. I have over 190,000 miles and it passed the ca smog certification a few months ago, and it still runs just fine. I would buy a Kia vehicle next time I consider buying a new or used vehicle.
accountCircle Debbie M
I never thought I would have one, but I love my mom van!
Our van is very reliable. The removable seats add extra space for luggage, hauling bicycles and other sports equipment. We have required minimal professional maintenance beyond oil and fluid changes. Also, the seating space allows for many passengers. Rear wiper blades are nice for better visibility.
accountCircle Barbara M
A reliable family vehicle.
Drives really great, reliable, easy to maintain with only some battery problems at first. Would buy again.
accountCircle Jennifer B
Quality built car made to last
Quality built car and I have owned for 15 years

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anthony H
Do Not Buy the 2003 Kia Sedona LX
Brakes go out too quickly, it's a piece of junk, the parts are cheap, you spend thousands replacing stuff on it each year, fuel range is horrible, you get stranded about 5x a year, always something wrong with it. There's no safety features besides 2 airbags that don't even work properly, the air conditioning sucks, everything inside just falls apart because it's so cheaply made, it's just one big piece of junk
accountCircle Anni M
The car that Fits a lot of people but then doesn't have trunk space
It's old and doesn't have a lot of space.we have three kids and need more trunk space when we have the back bench in. There isn't anything I like except that it actually fits that many people.
accountCircle Carrie Y
It's not very reliable so drive with caution.
I got the car used from someone when my previous car blew a head gasket and would be too expensive to replace. The plus is that it runs. Otherwise, it was neglected by the previous owners so it leaks fluids, it has no ac, it's gas gauge doesn't work, it needs new wiring, and some previous repair were done poorly. It is also missing it's 3rd row of seating.
accountCircle Jodee C
It's cool, it gets good gas mileage and it's a nice color.
I don't like the sliding doors. I don't like the tires. I do like the mileage.
accountCircle Jasmine R
I cannot stand my car it is a lemon.
I have had a lot of issues with the check engine light coming on and have had to spend hundreds of dollars in repairs and maintenance the alternator went out was having tons of electrical problems doors not wanting to lock and my car literally just shutting off while I am driving I am basically just ready for a new car.
accountCircle Victor F
Drives very well on the freeway.
Pretty reliable and comfortable to drive. It could be better on gas. Drives well on the freeway. Plenty of space for other passengers. Owned mine for roughly 2 and a half years and haven't had many issues with it other than the regular maintenance issues.
accountCircle Nikita P
Vents all over the vehicle.
My 2003 Kia Sedona is reliable. It is gets great gas mileage for a v6 engine. It has lots of room for my kids to sit comfortably in the back seats. The seats can be taken out with ease. It is the perfect family car.
accountCircle Anthony M
2003 Kia Sedona honest review.
Good reliable car fantastic family vehicle as long as you keep up on routine. Maintenance repairs can be costly at a shop but for the day mechanic repairs can be fairly. Cheap van has ample seating and the removable seat make everyday activities a breeze I've hauled everything from groceries to lumber.

Kia Sedona Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LX
195 HP 18-18 MPG 7 Seats
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EX
195 HP 18-18 MPG 7 Seats
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2003 Kia Sedona Owner Reviews

3.62
34 Reviews
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5 stars 26%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 29%
2 stars 9%
1 star 6%
accountCircle Carrie Y on March 23, 2021
It's not very reliable so drive with caution.
I got the car used from someone when my previous car blew a head gasket and would be too expensive to replace. The plus is that it runs. Otherwise, it was neglected by the previous owners so it leaks fluids, it has no ac, it's gas gauge doesn't work, it needs new wiring, and some previous repair were done poorly. It is also missing it's 3rd row of seating.
accountCircle Jasmine R on March 7, 2021
I cannot stand my car it is a lemon.
I have had a lot of issues with the check engine light coming on and have had to spend hundreds of dollars in repairs and maintenance the alternator went out was having tons of electrical problems doors not wanting to lock and my car literally just shutting off while I am driving I am basically just ready for a new car.
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Ranks #8 Minivans by Owners

The 2003 Kia Sedona has an average owner rating of 3.62 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 8 other Minivans.

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2003 Toyota Sienna
4.34
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2003 Chrysler Voyager
4.27
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2003 Kia Sedona
3.62

Ranks #4 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Kia Sedona has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Minivans.

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2003 Chrysler Voyager
26 MPG
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2003 Chevrolet Venture
26 MPG
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2003 Kia Sedona
20 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety