2002 KIA SEDONA EX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

75

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes 17 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX

The 2002 KIA SEDONA EX has received a total of 75 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (11 complaints), Air Bags (7 complaints), and Seats (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX, potentially affecting up to 74,276 vehicles.

Recall 05V463000 — SEATS

| 74,276 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.

Consequence: THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX

75 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 11 6 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11042779 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 131,000 miles
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 VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
#11042779 | SEAT BELTS | | 131,000 miles
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 VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
#11013900 | AIR BAGS | | 87,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 KIA SEDONA EX. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. ALL THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE, BUT A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, LOWER BACK, LEFT SHOULDER, AND CHEST, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#10854521 | POWER TRAIN | | 120,000 miles
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WHEN YOU BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FASTER THEN IT SHOULD AND ON SNOW COVERED ROAD THE FRONT STARTS TO SLIDE WHEN IT DOES THIS AND WHEN IT SHIFTS BACK UP IT VIBRATES OTHER THEN THAT ITS FINE ANY IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD
#10821956 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 180,000 miles Fire
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 DRIVERS SIDE ALL DAMAGE WAS AT FRONT DRIVERS FRONT SIDE.I DIDN'T DRIVE THE VAN ALDAY THAT DAY.

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Safety Rating for the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 KIA SEDONA EX

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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