2002 Kia Sedona

◆ Worse than typical

2002 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:53.512Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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 PER YEAR

2002: 198 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2002	198
2003	163
2004	175
2005	185
2006	385
2007	157
2008	170
2009	48
2010	32
2011	65
2012	107
2013	0
2014	39
2015	138
2016	295
2017	133
2018	48
2019	37
2020	20
2021	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 59 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE INJURY

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I DROVE 25 MINUTES FROM A TO B AND PARKED MY CAR. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF SAT THERE WITH THE RADIO ON FOR 1 MINUTE EXACTLY AND I HEAR A. PSHHHHH AND SMOKE RISING QUICKLY, THEN A FLAME FROM THE FUSE BOX BY MY LEFT FOOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130830

Also filed under STEERING

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear/other and buckle assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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CONSUMER STATES THAT DURING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY CAUSING INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021113

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

VISIBILITY 11%

11% of complaints: visibility — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.

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WINDSHIELDS HAVE DISTORTIONS AT EYE LEVEL, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SEE OBJECTS THROUGH WINDSHIELDS WAVY. DEALER REPLACED WINDSHIELD ON 24 SEP 2001, THEN AGAIN ON 29 SEP 2001. BOTH HAD SAME DEFECTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011009

FRONT WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010905

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 198

R 20030224 — seat belts

CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SECOND AND THIRD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT

Campaign 03V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030425 — seats

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REM

Campaign 03V135000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040924 — PE (closed 20050127)

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING

R 20050321 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WILL HAVE A GUIDE CLIP INSTALLED ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO ENSU

Campaign 05V013000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080428 — PE (closed 20080828)

STEERING BINDING

I 20080828 — EA (closed 20090701)

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING