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2002 Kia Sedona: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Sedona years.
255 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2002 Sedona?The 2002 Kia Sedona has 255 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seat belts.
Safety record for the 2002 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Kia Sedona vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sedona years only. How we score it
Is 2002 a good year for the Sedona?
Across the 19 Sedona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2021) to 385 (2006). With 255 complaints, the 2002 Sedona sits above the model's median of 134.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2002 Sedona
seat belts:rear/other
Campaign 03V017000CERTAIN 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.
vehicle speed control:cables
Campaign 05V013000ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.
seats:mid/rear assembly
Campaign 03V135000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sedona. See the full Sedona owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sedona listings typically run $9,593–$14,999 across 2014 to 2021 model years.
Other Sedona model years
Compare every Sedona year side by side to see how 2002 ranks against the rest.
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