Major Problems with 2002 Kia Sedona Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Kia Sedona

2002 Kia Sedona AIR BAGS Victims: 4

2002 Kia Sedona VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 4 Mileage: 32000 miles

2002 Kia Sedona REAR/OTHER Victims: 3 Mileage: 20000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sedona owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer states that the vehicle stalls. on one occasion the vehicle was moved in the street with traffic flow...	21 ~ 122220 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that the vehicle have stalled on three occasions. vehicle taken to the dealer. dealer informed that the alternator	15 ~ 21195 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle did not hold when going down a hill or no low range. there was a knocking sound coming...	12 ~ 26959 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving and when brakes are applied vehicle will continue to accelerate.ak scc...	12 ~ 43955 miles
AIR BAGS consumer was involved in a collision and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb...	12 ~ 59647 miles
SEAT BELTS while driving with child restrained properly in a booster seat seat belt twisted around child's waist. the more the child	11 ~ 32386 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY front windshield shattered while driving. no injuries were reported. dealer was notified. feel free to provide any further information on	11 ~ 6455 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery keeps draining the system. dealer stated when using air conditioner and lumbar seat battery will drain. there is no	10 ~ 9906 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer having problems with child safety lock on vehicle which is causing child to open door.*ak...	9 ~ 31544 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the mini-van started with a simple oil leak that developed into a cracked oil filter housing on the engine to	8 ~ 17911 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake rotors are wearing causing vibrations and extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. ph...	8 ~ 419 miles
STEERING consumer complains of a loud whislte when driving over 40 mph. the factory rep test drove the vehicle and determined...	8 ~ 58461 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS vehicle shudders when braking especially when driving downhill. vehicle has been returned to dealer for service four times: 1) rotors...	8 ~ 27362 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle did not hold when going down a hill or no low range. there was a knocking sound coming...	7 ~ 22845 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the locking mode that keeps the seat belt taut when installing a childs car seat stopped working. it is activated...	6 ~ 31317 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS back seat seatbelts have been replaced twice already in the span of a few months. contacted dealer and dealer has	6 ~ 23425 miles
TIRES all 4 vehicle tires blew out at the side wall over the course of time caused by a manufacturing failure	6 ~ 34070 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE electric system wiring causing lights/windows and door locks to go out. dealer notified.*ak...	5 ~ 21379 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electric system wiring causing lights/windows and door locks to go out. dealer notified.*ak...	5 ~ 22500 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph she heard a knocking...	4 ~ 508875 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while my wife was going to work february 27 2003 the kia sedona's gas pedal continued to jam which...	4 ~ 16000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING multiple electrical problems with 2002 kia sedona minivan including front window not working trunk/backlatch not opening (twice) checkengine light(twice) frontblower	4 ~ 7250 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this started as a slight knock & within 5 minutes the engine was screaming loud knocking banging clanking etc. total...	4 ~ 7000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT fallas sistema aire acondicionado desde 8-28-2002 todavia sigue dandio problemas en estos momentos se encuentra en taller de kia para...	4 ~ 29719 miles
SEATS after removal of 2nd and 3rd row seats they fail to latch on easily as described in the manual both	4 ~ 46250 miles
SUSPENSION our sedona has been pulling since we first bought it. first to the left then to the right then nothing...	4 ~ 14474 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed and was blowing...	3 ~ 20667 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 1) battery discharge occured during slow speed driving and hot conditions. vehicle stalled at intersection and was almost hit several...	3 ~ 57434 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	3 ~ 25374 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING we purchased the 2002 kia sedona yesterday 12-28-03. we drove the car for about 45 minutes today stopped for dinner...	3 ~ 70286 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer states the rear back seat does not buckle up at all. o to the rear track to the vehicle	3 ~ 30333 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag light will come on and stay on it has stayed on for about a month. contacted dealer and	3 ~ 23000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY electric system wiring causing lights/windows and door locks to go out. dealer notified.*ak...	3 ~ 15625 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electric system wiring causing lights/windows and door locks to go out. dealer notified.*ak...	3 ~ 18333 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during normal operation of vehicle at any speed abs light on instrument panel will intermittently illuminate. also when consumer attempts...	3 ~ 7333 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a noise coming from rear of vehicle. she was able to...	3 ~ 59939 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was driving no less then than block from my house - when i notice smoke from the driver side...	2 ~ 975000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had recently been serviced at a service dealer for recall # 05v013000 vehicle speed...	2 ~ 34638 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	2 ~ 7500 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	2 ~ 7500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we purchased the 2002 kia sedona yesterday 12-28-03. we drove the car for about 45 minutes today stopped for dinner...	2 ~ 23929 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING we purchased the 2002 kia sedona yesterday 12-28-03. we drove the car for about 45 minutes today stopped for dinner...	2 ~ 105429 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS we purchased the 2002 kia sedona yesterday 12-28-03. we drove the car for about 45 minutes today stopped for dinner...	2 ~ 65929 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS locking mechanism for rear seat head restariants (4) have failed. failure does not allow the head restraint to be adjusted	2 ~ 17000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving seat back recliner bolt broke. driver's seat back fell back causing the driver to lose control temporarily.*ak...	2 ~ 29550 miles
EQUIPMENT the windshield cracks too easily. i will be replacing the windshield for the 2nd time in 18 months. they tell...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT battery keeps on dying needing boost. recieved new one in january 2003. that one died in feb. they replaced radio...	2 ~ 7600 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE after several attempts to start the vehicle it was towed to a mechanics garage. the mechanic stated the fuel pump	2 ~ 11790 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES multiple electrical problems with 2002 kia sedona minivan including front window not working trunk/backlatch not opening (twice) checkengine light(twice) frontblower	2
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states that during a vehicle accident the front seat belts buckles will not latch properly causing injuries to the	2 ~ 5000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake pedal placement makes it easy to simultaneously press both the brake and accelerator pedal when attempting to stop...	2 ~ 1500 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY when using windshield wipers they cut into the windshield while in use. cut was in the shape of the windshield	2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was informed by the city of peoria fire department that his infant car seats could not be securely attached...	2 ~ 22450 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while driving on dry/straight road at less than 30mph driver's rear window completely shattered without warning.*ak...	2 ~ 90000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING defective auto equipment....	2 ~ 19447 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY we have a 2002 kia sedona we bought in dec of 2001. within the first 6 months the alternator battery...	2 ~ 25382 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE back hatch door will not open at all. contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.ak yh...	2
POWER TRAIN 2002 kia sedona with steering failure. consumer states that mechanic told her that a bolt fell out and could not...	2 ~ 124616 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes and coming to a red light pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop. there	2 ~ 2500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES all 4 vehicle tires blew out at the side wall over the course of time caused by a manufacturing failure	2
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the location and the carrying device for the spare tire is causing damage to the tire making it unusable.*ak...	2 ~ 35593 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES door handles passengers and driver front and back. handles in the front have both been replaced once and the new...	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. the vehicle had been parked for approximately 8-10 hours when it suddenly caught...	1 ~ 72000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 kia sedona abs light illuminated. mechanic determined that the abs control module needed to be reprogrammed. consumer vehicle was...	1
STRUCTURE consumer belts squeal slidding door drags pulley was replaced at 7744 miles. ts no answer required* the pulley and belt...	1 ~ 46876 miles
PARKING BRAKE consumer belts squeal slidding door drags pulley was replaced at 7744 miles. ts no answer required* the pulley and belt...	1 ~ 46876 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN too many problems to list complete lemon...	1 ~ 68352 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on several occasions while driving in severe cold weather of 10 degree centigrade vehicle accelerator/throttle froze. vehicle was taken to...	1 ~ 50380 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i have had numerous problems with my kia sedona. within a few months of ownership the head gasket blew and...	1 ~ 5000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have had numerous problems with my kia sedona. within a few months of ownership the head gasket blew and...	1 ~ 5000 miles
HUB > WHEELS i have had numerous problems with my kia sedona. within a few months of ownership the head gasket blew and...	1 ~ 5000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER re:kia sedona minivan [xxx] with about 58 300 miles. no prior problems of any kind. st complaint: on evening of...	1 ~ 58250 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS re:kia sedona minivan [xxx] with about 58 300 miles. no prior problems of any kind. st complaint: on evening of...	1 ~ 58250 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY my kia sodona van at 63 000 miles began to stall after initial start. engine has to be revved repeatedly...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	1 ~ 15000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	1 ~ 15000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	1 ~ 15000 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	1 ~ 15000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	1 ~ 15000 miles
WHEELS kia has informed us that our car will continue to need repairs since it was not designed to be driven...	1 ~ 38893 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE consumer stated that vehicle stalled. consume drove in normal city traffic when suddenly the vehicle stalled without a cause. vehicle	1 ~ 11200 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS one more time kia sedona 2002 failed to brake car lost control front passenger seat belt snapped out looks like...	1 ~ 10000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC we purchased the 2002 kia sedona yesterday 12-28-03. we drove the car for about 45 minutes today stopped for dinner...	1 ~ 47857 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i really need help and don?t know what to do. also with my car my engine light was constantly on...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving on highway with heat on the air stopped blowing into the car from the vents even though we...	1 ~ 26000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving the vehicle at any speed and no warning they can smell strong chemical fumes through out the vehicle	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer stated that while driving and without warning the exhaust started to leak fluid causing and distraction to the consumer.	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 45 mph fuel was gushing from vehicle. vehicle was towed to dealer fuel line to fuel pump had	1
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY spring mechanism on rear hatchback was too "strong". consumer opened hatchback and was was knocked to the ground and broke	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle shutdown and the vehicle has no power at all. dealership was aware of problem.*ak...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ever since i've owned the kia sedona i have not been able to fill the gas tank without fuel spitting...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE an enormous amount of gas leaks from the bottom of the van. *jg ...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN an enormous amount of gas leaks from the bottom of the van. *jg ...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC we have a 2002 kia sedona we bought in dec of 2001. within the first 6 months the alternator battery...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we have a 2002 kia sedona we bought in dec of 2001. within the first 6 months the alternator battery...	1
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY we have a 2002 kia sedona we bought in dec of 2001. within the first 6 months the alternator battery...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brake system fail to respond every 3000 to 4000 miles dealer claim is adjustment and cleaning the vibration is terrible...	1 ~ 3000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brake system fail to respond every 3000 to 4000 miles dealer claim is adjustment and cleaning the vibration is terrible...	1 ~ 3000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering belt had to be replaced due to pulley breaking while consumer was driving. contacted dealer and the dealer	1
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer complains of a loud whislte when driving over 40 mph. the factory rep test drove the vehicle and determined...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer complains of a loud whislte when driving over 40 mph. the factory rep test drove the vehicle and determined...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE dangerous design of fuel tank filling system. fuel tank filler rubber hose attaches to lower lobe of fuel tank. hose...	1

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