2002 Kia Sedona review from North America
"This car is anything, but a good bargain!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlight bulbs burn out every several months.
The outside handles on both sliding doors have broken off in our hands. Both have been fixed by a body shop.
The windshield wipers are broken. They are "stuck" and will not move when we try to turn them on.
The tires wear out frequently because of the weight of the vehicle.
Mechanics other than the dealerships don't know how to fix the car.
The check engine light came on and had to be fixed.
The car broke down and left me stranded in line at the bank. We replaced the battery and it died very shortly after that. It turned out to be an alternator problem. This was very expensive to fix.
The regular recommended services are very expensive.
General comments?
This car is a "money pit." The cost of ownership is extremely high. Every time we think that we have caught up and have repaired everything, something else goes wrong.
The warranty does not seem to cover anything that has happened to the car.
I do not recommend this car to anyone! I will never buy another Kia product!
I cannot wait to pay this one off and get rid of it. However, I have spent so much money on this car that I will need to keep it for a while so that I can afford to make a better decision next time.
For the amount of money I have spent on this car, I could be driving something much nicer!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
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| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2008 |