2002 Kia Sedona LX review from North America
"Don't get one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The "removable" seats are nearly impossible for one person to put in and out without a lot of cussing, swearing, and pulled muscles. (I used to own a Lumina mini-van and could do this with one hand on that van.) The air conditioner has been replaced 4 times. The back of the car has been rusting out by the license plate since the 2nd year I owned it. I just had to spend almost $700 replacing the heater pipes due to corrosion. All of the electrical has gone out (radio, airbag, cd player, cigarette lighter) and the dealer told me it would be $135 an hour to check (I already tested all the fuses.) Transmission will get tempermental when the weather dips below 20 degrees (dealership repeatedly denied there was a problem. I had the car towed 3 times over this issue.) Horrible gas mileage.
General comments?
Car has good pick-up. That is about the only thing I ever liked about it. I have been to 3 different dealerships for this car. (They all closed. Once one closed, I didn't know it, and had the car towed there during a snowstorm!)
NO more KIAs for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 4th December, 2007 |