2002 KIA Sedona EX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sedona EX years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 KIA Sedona EX. That is the most of any Sedona EX model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 24%), typically at around 102,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 8 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 50owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 KIA Sedona EX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 24% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 16% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 14% | 84,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 10% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 10% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 10% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 8% | 81,117 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 8% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 6% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 109,866 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 56,607 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 92,109 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 KIA Sedona EX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
Risk: This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering intermediate shaft binding (EA08017) — opened Aug 28, 2008, closed Jul 1, 2009.
- Steering binding (PE08033) — opened Apr 28, 2008, closed Aug 28, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona ex. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger's seat belt tightened and would not retract…
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 kia sedona ex. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. All the air bags failed to deploy. The police arrived at the scene, but a report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The dealer was not contacted. The…
Driving down the road and when you brake to slow down the transmission down shifts faster then it should and on snow covered road the front starts to slide when it does this and when it shifts back up it vibrates other then that its fine any idea what the problem could
The van was on fire in my yard. Only the front drivers front side caught fire. When i found it it was blasing out of the door and windshield. I got the hose pipe an unhooked the battery to put the fire out. It melted the whole dashboard all the way to the radio steering wheel windshield only on…
Takata recall. I was at home i heard some kind of noise out side like a horn blowing so i look out and my van was on fire on the drivers side and i ran for the hose to put it out then i called 911an the fire dept. Came an the arsson dept and he said it was in the seat to the fuss box and that's…
Other KIA Sedona EX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sedona EX | 37 | 1 |
| 2003 Sedona EX | 34 | 1 |
| 2002 | 50 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 KIA Sedona EX?
Owners most often report electrical system, seats, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 KIA Sedona EX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 KIA Sedona EX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sedona EX model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.