2003 Honda Odyssey vs 2003 Kia Sedona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Honda Odyssey | 2003 Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 914 | 163 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 310 | 21 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 102,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 533 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 131 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 20 |
| Structure | 40 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 13 |
| Engine | 32 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 83 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 67 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 44 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 8 |
| Overheating | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 10 |
2003 Honda Odyssey
2003 Kia Sedona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.