2003 Kia Sedona brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 29 complaints for the 2003 Kia Sedona, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving 45 MPH, the consumer applied the brake pedal, but the brakes failed. This caused the consumer to collided with the vehicle in front of his. The occupants in all three vehicles sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. Please provide further details.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle experienced continuous brake problems. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times who repaired or replaced the brakes and rotors every time problems reoccurred. The dealer determined that the problems were due to normal wear and tear although the vehicle's problems occurred 2 months after the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was contacted and would not state the cause of the problem. The contact believes that the problems are a manufacturer defect.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Kia Sedona
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints