MYRModel Year Report

2002 Kia Sephia

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2002 Kia Sephia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:20.306Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sephia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 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 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 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.

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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, 20011106

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030212

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050222

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Kia Sephia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2001 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.