2002 KIA SEDONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

328

Owner Complaints

26 Crashes 25 Fires 2 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

Electrical System
Complaints: 21 6 Fires
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 15 2 Fires 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 12 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 12
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 12 4 Crashes 1 Fire 8 Injuries 1 Death
Seat Belts
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 11
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 10
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Fire
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Engine
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Seats
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire 3 Injuries 1 Death
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11016451 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
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.
#10966519 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
#10929784 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles
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.
#10862700 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 1,800,000 miles Fire
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.
#10862700 | ENGINE | | 1,800,000 miles Fire
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.

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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.

Investigation PE08033 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEERING BINDING

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