MYRModel Year Report

2002 Kia Sedona EX

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2002 Kia Sedona EX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:51.595Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
50
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 50 complaints 2002 50 2003: 34 complaints 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2004
2002: 50 complaints 2002 50 2003: 34 complaints 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2004
2002: 50 complaints 2002 50 2003: 34 complaints 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2004

2002: 50 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200250
200334
200437

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

26% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02

Also filed under Seat belts

Seats

16% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing power adjust and mid/rear assembly.

FIREINJURY

Air bags

14% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY

Structure

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

FIREINJURY
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My husband drove our Kia Sedona EX to work & parked it in the parking lot. About 30 minutes later, a colleague noticed the van enveloped by flames - burning so intensely that the windshield melted!

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-04

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and exterior lighting

The sliding door on the passenger side of the miinivan fell off. Two months later, the driver's side the handle has fallen off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-29

Seat belts

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing rear/other and buckle assembly.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-11-28Seats05V463000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2008-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-08-28 Steering binding
  3. I
    2008-08-28Engineering analysisClosed 2009-07-01 Steering intermediate shaft binding

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Kia Sedona EX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V463000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Kia Sedona EX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kia Sedona EX?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Kia Sedona EX have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.