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Risk. THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
2002 Kia Sedona EXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2002 Kia Sedona EX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Kia Sedona EX has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
8Seats5 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
5Seat belts
5Structure3 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
4Fuel system, gasoline
3Service brakes, hydraulic
1811 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 7 |
| Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Air bags | 7 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 18 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2002 Kia Sedona EX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other Sedona EX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona EX median. How we score
'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Kia Sedona EX, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDINGNo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Sedona EX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT.…
THE VAN WAS ON FIRE IN MY YARD. ONLY THE FRONT DRIVERS FRONT SIDE CAUGHT FIRE. WHEN I FOUND IT IT WAS BLASING OUT OF THE DOOR AND WINDSHIELD. I GOT THE HOSE PIPE AN UNHOOKED THE BATTERY TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. IT MELTED THE WHOLE DASHBOARD ALL THE WAY TO THE RADIO STEERING WHEEL WINDSHIELD ONLY ON…
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS AT HOME I HEARD SOME KIND OF NOISE OUT SIDE LIKE A HORN BLOWING SO I LOOK OUT AND MY VAN WAS ON FIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND I RAN FOR THE HOSE TO PUT IT OUT THEN I CALLED 911AN THE FIRE DEPT. CAME AN THE ARSSON DEPT AND HE SAID IT WAS IN THE SEAT TO THE FUSS BOX AND THAT'S…
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