2003 Kia Sedona LX review from North America
"Buyer should beware - it's a piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Entire electrical system.
Complete brake system.
Front struts.
Both front wheel bearings and middle bearing.
Numerous little things - lights, etc.
Middle seats broke.
General comments?
Of the dozen or so vehicles I've owned throughout my adult life, this is by FAR the absolute worst. I have spent over $5,000 in repairs, it goes through tires like nothing I've ever seen (tire manufacturer lists the quality Michelin's I buy as 60,000 mile tires, but this van blows through them in less than half that with very normal driving).
In retrospect, I would have been much better off purchasing a used Nissan, Honda or Toyota van for what I paid for this total piece of crap, and would have saved money in the long run.
Don't even bother thinking that the "100,000 mile warranty" is good for anything - they won't back it up.
Stay far, far away from Kia.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Sedona |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2009 |