2003 Kia Sedona Kia Sedona 2003

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2003 Kia Sedona repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (30%)

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2003 Kia Sedona repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Kia Sedona in New York, United States
- Jul 2007
Feb 2004

12000 mi
Windsheild Wiper gear box broke, fixed under warranty. 
Jun 2005

30000 mi
Passenger side rear light assembly was filling with water when it rained (like a fishbowl). Dealer replaced it under warranty but wanted to charge me $35 for a new $5 brake light that blew out from the water. I argued about this and they gave me the bul 
Jul 2007

60595 mi

US $695
Alternator went, Not covered because it was 595 miles out of the 5yr 60k b2b warranty. Mechanic had to remove the AC condenser and radiator to replace the alternator. 
Kia Sedona in Massachusetts, United States
- May 2007
Sep 2006

22000 mi
Driver side door handle on back/sliding door broke. Replaced under warranty. 
Oct 2006

22000 mi
Fan motor for defrost blew, replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2007

25000 mi
Rear seat back pin broke causing the passenger side seat back to fall off. 
May 2007

27107 mi
Rear seat back pin is loose, dealership tightened under warranty. The seat has already been replaced for the same pin breaking before. 
Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States
- Apr 2007
Apr 2003

115450 mi

US $296
had to replace an Alternator (ouch) 
Jan 2006

114500 mi

US $397
replaced Altenator  
Apr 2007

54000 mi

US $40
Lighter burned out had to get a new one??? 3 weeks to get it, wrong parts over and over and then the cost - 40.00 for 3 parts. 

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