Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Kia Sedona has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 197 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V013000 THROTTLE CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V135000 KIA/SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V017000 KIA/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 50 complaints
- Seat Belts 28 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 26 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26 complaints
- Visibility 21 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
Of the 197 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 197 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Kia Sedona exhibits a below-average reliability rating due to numerous complaints across several key systems and recalls affecting essential safety components like seat belts and vehicle speed control.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Inspect timing belt at 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 70,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical issues
- Braking system noise or issues
- Dashboard warning lights for engine
- Seat belt malfunctions
- Unresponsive throttle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.