MYRModel Year Report

2002 Kia Sephia

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2002 Kia Sephia
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:18.438Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 2 complaints 1986 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 118 complaints 1997: 205 complaints 1997 1998: 491 complaints 1999: 428 complaints 1999 2000: 266 complaints 2001: 107 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 2 complaints
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 118 complaints 1996 1997: 205 complaints 1997 1998: 491 complaints 1998 1999: 428 complaints 1999 2000: 266 complaints 2000 2001: 107 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 2 complaints 2003
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 118 complaints 1996 1997: 205 complaints 1997 1998: 491 complaints 1998 1999: 428 complaints 1999 2000: 266 complaints 2000 2001: 107 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 2 complaints 2003

2002: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19862
199416
199564
1996118
1997205
1998491
1999428
2000266
2001107
20026
20032

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle orginally started with a very hard pull to the right & vibration at highway speeds. When taken to dealership for repairs, told that service techs would not allow me to have back until repairs made because vehicle was dangerous to drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-06

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

When the consumer was hit at 5 MPH on the front passenger side driver's side seat belt unlocked. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-22

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Electrical system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Kia Sephia — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2002 Kia Sephia 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 Sephia?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Kia Sephia have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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