2003 Kia Sedona electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Kia Sedona — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My Sedona keeps catching on fire not sure why but now if I get it up to temperature it automatically catches on fire I'm going into my second fire extinguishe”
filed Dec 10, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off the front passenger side seat had experienced a fire and melted. The contact discovered smoke and soot present inside the vehicle and a burn hole in the passenger seat. No police report was…”
filed Jul 14, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues…
PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or remote control button. *pe
TSB-048 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2009
Electrical System problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Sedona | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 Sedona | 11 | 23% |
| 2017 Sedona | 23 | 17% |
| 2016 Sedona | 46 | 16% |
| 2015 Sedona | 37 | 27% |
| 2014 Sedona | 12 | 31% |
| 2012 Sedona | 33 | 31% |
| 2011 Sedona | 12 | 18% |
| 2010 Sedona | 7 | 22% |
| 2009 Sedona | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 Sedona | 45 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Kia Sedona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.