2003 Kia Sedona: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Tires · 124,200 miles · CA

On feb. 25, 2018, we purchased a 2003 kia sedona van from city start auto sales in paradise, ca. All four tires and the spare were goodyear integrity 215/70r15. The tires read max. Psi 44, but the van said to run at 35 psi. So, once a week on a cool morning (between 68-75 degrees outside without it have been driven), my wife or I would make sure the tires were 34-35 psi. During this 3 month period, we noticed nothing wrong with the tires. On may 31, 2018, I was driving from my house in magalia, ca to chico, ca. Just as I started to merge onto hwy 99 in chico, I heard a thumping sound, then a bang--twice. I immediately pulled over and saw 2 tires had completely blown out and one was seriously showing the metal belt. I had to pay to get a tow truck out and immediately purchase 4 new tires. We've had a little work done on the rear-left fender continued to have weird sounds coming from the left rear where the worst blow out happened. I just haven't had time to take it in yet. I know it was hotter in chico than at my home, but it was probably in the upper 80's at that time. I had no warning and if it happened when I was on the freeway, it would've been a disaster. The tire company showed us the spare, said we could use it as one for a short time, but even it is showing something wrong to the tire guy.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 34,000 miles · NY

Car has been huge headache bought new in 2003 has been towed twice for leaking coolant lines that rusted out. Last time was on vacation kia has not returned on phone call or e-mail as it cost me 300 dollars and car is under bumper to bumper warranty has 34k miles . Drivers door handle broke and airbag light was on fixed by dealer. One brake pad lining fell off at 25k miles replaced myself. Most important we had a rear tire blow out at 60 MPH in three lanes of traffic. Tire shredded apart with 28k miles and was new york inspected 2 months earlier. Other back tire bubbled out on one side and made the car shudder. Replaced tires myself but please investigate this car now I am really worried after reading about the airbags not deploying.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Tires · DC

2003 kia sedona driver front driver's side tire blew out twice in the last two years.***no answer required***.

Filed Jan 20, 2005 · Body, Engine · NY

I've had a number of problems with my 2003 kia sedona. Initially one of the gaskets leaked and had to n be replaced. The windshield cracked overnight in the garage when there was no weather extremes. The wheel bearings went in the front tire. Recently the engine had to be replaced because it was leaking and after replacing all the gaskets it couldn't get pressure. The driver's door handle broke, the lumbar support stopped working. The hood wouldn't close properly. And on top of all those things I've had 2 blowouts to the front driver's tire in a 2 year period. The dealer says there is nothing wrong with the wheel but I'm not sure he even checked because of the engine problems he had to deal with.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Tires · FL

While driving 60 to 65 MPH the rear right passenger tire blew out. The consumer knows he did not run over any object in the road. The manufacturer of the tire was contacted and ask the consumer to send the tire back for further check up. The manufacturer called him back to let him know that the tire had been check and indicated that it was a side impact. Consumer does not agree with the findings.