2002 KIA SEDONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
328
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2002 KIA SEDONA
The 2002 KIA SEDONA has received a total of 328 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (21 complaints), Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (15 complaints), and Air Bags (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 KIA SEDONA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2002 KIA SEDONA, potentially affecting up to 114,762 vehicles.
Recall 05V013000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 89,238 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WILL HAVE A GUIDE CLIP INSTALLED ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE TENSION FORCE CABLE DOES...
View full details →Recall 03V135000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 4,276 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 03V017000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
| 21,248 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SECOND AND THIRD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 KIA SEDONA
328 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA SEDONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE DOOR HANDLES ARE PLASTIC AND EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF ON THE OUTSIDE SO THAT OPENING THE DOORS -ALL 4- IS TRICKY SINCE ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE HANDLE REMAINS IN PLACE. THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE A PLASTIC CHROME-LOOKING COATING THAT PEELS OFF AND HAS CUT OUR HANDS SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING US TO NEED BANDAGES AS SOON AS WE RUN IN THE FRONT DOOR.
DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PUMP GAS INTO THE VAN. THE PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF NO MATTER HOW SLOW I PUMP OR HOW FAR I PUT THE NOZZLE INTO THE TANK.
I WAS DRIVING NO LESS THEN THAN BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE - WHEN I NOTICE SMOKE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE FUSE PANEL AND NEXT THING YOU KNOW THE WHOLE PANEL BECAME ENGULF IN FLAMES. I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT- BUT UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR BECOME TOTAL IN THE DAMAGE.
I WAS DRIVING NO LESS THEN THAN BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE - WHEN I NOTICE SMOKE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE FUSE PANEL AND NEXT THING YOU KNOW THE WHOLE PANEL BECAME ENGULF IN FLAMES. I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT- BUT UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR BECOME TOTAL IN THE DAMAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2002 KIA SEDONA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 KIA SEDONA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 KIA SEDONA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 KIA SEDONA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
042 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT
82 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
IMPROVED CENTER SLIDING DOOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY. *TT
010103 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
A VOLUNTARY RECALL TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. *JB
023 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. *JB
54 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON OXYGEN SENSOR CODES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 KIA SEDONA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2002 KIA SEDONA.
Other Model Years of the KIA SEDONA
- 2002 KIA SEDONA (current)
- 2003 KIA SEDONA — 214 complaints
- 2004 KIA SEDONA — 226 complaints
- 2005 KIA SEDONA — 272 complaints
- 2006 KIA SEDONA — 574 complaints
- 2007 KIA SEDONA — 234 complaints
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