2003 Kia Sedona electrical problems

Filed Dec 10, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire

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 Jul 14, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · IL · fire

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 taken. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer rock river kia (226 north alpine rd. Rockford il) where the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact indicated that the front driver side seat had later also experienced burning. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 8, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH the vehicle hesitated and failed to shift into the desired gear with smoke coming from under the hood. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home, parked the vehicle, and upon opening the hood saw flames. The contact stated that the fire department was called however, her neighbor attempted to extinguish the flames with a water hose until the fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and a fire report was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The dealer was not notified of this issue and the manufacturer was not made aware of this issue. The contact mentioned that the check engine and air bags warning lights had been illuminated since she purchased the vehicle.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical · 128,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. While the vehicle was parked, smoke appeared under the driver side dashboard. The contact was able to clear out the smoke and noticed that the fuse box caught fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · OK · fire

Fuse panel caught fire and burnt while vehicle was parked and not in use. Vehicle is no longer functional.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Electrical · 144,000 miles · CO

While driving to the gas station to get some gas the car died. After a two minute wait, we restarted the car with no problem.. This did happen one other time two weeks before and it shut off approaching an intersection. There was plenty of fuel in the system. Again, waited a minute and it restarted. I purchased this vehicle for my granddaughter as a gift on january 2014 from al serra north chevrolet used car lot. They offered safety inspection along with test drive. I just took it back to al serra chevrolet for a 90 day complimentary safety check with all fluids topped off. They said all was fine. I can bet the electronics was not even checked. I am afraid that my granddaughter is driving a very unsafe vehicle. The vehicle could stop in the middle of an intersection and with catastrophic effects. Request immediate action.

Filed Jun 22, 2013 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · NM

I purchased the 2003 kia sedona in june of 2012 and by october of 2013 we had to replace the alternator twice in less then a month due to it losing power now the car continues to loose power when driving and while it is stopped. I have taken it to 3 different mechanics and no one can figure out what is wrong with it. The battery is brand new and the alternator is brand new but the battery dies every time it is driven. All the mechanics can tell me is that the alternator is not charging the battery but it is working. It will start hiccuping when you have to accelerate.

Filed Nov 30, 2012 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire from under the driver's side dashboard area. Prior to the fire, the horn activated independently. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected for the cause of the fire. The failure and the current mileages were 115,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Electrical · 150,363 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and would have to be jump started every three hours. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated to the contact that the battery was the cause of the failure. A replacement battery was installed yet the vehicle could not be started. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,363.

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · ME

I have a 2003 kia sedona and I have had nothing but issues. Anywhere from having to replace the alternator, which I will say was a pain in the butt...to major issues with the brakes. From reading many different sites this is not an uncommon issue!!!!!!!!!!!! It is just so frustrating that you purchase a van because they say it is great then you get this piece of junk. The sad thing is most people who own these are young couples with children and can not afford the repairs but have to pay for them and we are stuck with theses trash boxes because we have children and can not afford to go out and trade it in, lose our butts because they are not worth the money we owe on them. I can not afford to keep fixing this heap of junk but I am stuck with it. I hope that something gets done with these...they are worthless and my children are paying for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have not had a vehicle so bad in my life...I am tired of replacing the brakes, routers, and now the calipers!!!!!!!!!!!!!