2002 Kia Sedona ex from North America - Comments

I have 2002 KIA SEDONA. My problem is when I make a right turn, the van loses power while the van is still running and it makes a grinding noise. I have to turn off the van, then restart it. I have taken it to dealer but they could not figure it out. Is any one else having the same problem?

I have a 2004 Kia Sedona which has done 68,000 miles. So far the problems have been:

Front wheel bearings replaced 5 times before it had done 20,000 miles. Last time they were replaced at 40,000 and so far so good.

Back wheel bearings replaced twice.

Very bad wheel vibration when you hit the brakes hard.

Laquer finish peeling off all 4 wheels on the van.

Laquer finish peeling off the bonnet, roof and passenger side of the van.

Had 6 DVD players fitted before one finally worked and now the headphones won't work to pick up the sound so we can only play the DVD sound through the stereo.

Volume button on stereo not working properly so was replaced apparently, but is now doing the same thing as before. When you turn the knob the sound doesn't always go up or down but the button just spins around.

Front driver's side tyre keeps getting a bulge in it - no idea why - has been replaced 4 times.

And now the check engine light has come on and I have no idea why and no idea how to get a code for it.

All in all I feel that I have been sold a lemon and the Kia Dealerships are not very helpful at all when it comes to getting paperwork from them to enable you to file for Lemon Law.

Needless to say, once I pay this van off, I won't be purchasing a Kia again.

Kim - Germany.

Bought 2002 Sedona Kia in June 2009, only 56000 miles, paid 4200.00. After no more than one month, the transmission won't shift unless you let off the gas. We was going up a hill and it wouldn't go over 30 miles per hour. We made it back home, but I wished I would have read up on the Kia Sedona. Really thought the car salesman was honest; even had a mechanic look at it and had a carfax; still it is a piece of junk.

Don't ever buy a vehicle that the car sales man has you sign a paper saying you will not sue him. Hello, what was I thinking, just because he seemed so honest. Right. I am not going to invest a lot of money in something that I believe is a money trap. But if anyone knows a simple fix, let me know.

I bought my 2002 Sedona new in 2002. Here is my list: radio dies and does not turn on. replaced

Blown transmission line, towed and replaced, 3 sets of tires, 2 alternators, Ac does not work beyond anemic, Lost transmission in New York (I live in MA) replaced, 3 broken exterior door handles (Snapped in two) tie rods have gone twice, Front bearings replaced - alomst lost front wheel. Back Hatch latch has broken twice, Rust along front of car, Windshield wiper transmission broke- Seat arm rests constantly loosening up and becoming floppy, Seat are a real pain to put back in and make sure they latch safely - they tilt forward dangerously not correctly in position, My check engine light has come on, gone off gone on multiple times - I am now told I need new catalytic converters - I am also told cylinder # 6 is misfiring. I will NEVER BUY A KIA AGAIN...

2005 Kia Sedona EX (4 year old hoopty) - 46000 miles.

* Paint shot 3 1/2 years and 39000miles. Clearcoat went bad, flaked off on mirrors and two-tone bumpers crazed and went chalky. Washed and waxed regularly - no help from Kia and their wonderful warranty - dealer actually accused me of wrecking the car and having shotty repairs done.

* Weatherstrip along roof went bad - getting warrantied.

* Headlights went foggy - no help even though it is a safety issue.

* Seat belt covers and seat trim cracked - getting warrantied.

* Steering wheel worn and crappy - no help from Kia.

* Radio buttons worn off, by itself the volume goes way loud and quiet.

* Chrome from interior door handles peeled off, cutting my wife's hand - getting warrantied.

* Brakes didn't last, car would shake when braking.

* Uneven tire wear.

* Shudder in steering wheel.

* Intermittently when the A/C is on, at idle and while driving, the car surges - won't duplicate while it's at the Kia brains trust, so once again I am out of luck.

* No Kias or Hyundais ever again...

I have a 2002 Kia Sedona. Over time I had the air conditioning replaced (dealer) 1700.00, rack-n-pinion - 750.00, these had to be replaced within the last year.

Now air conditioning runs, but no cold air. The only way to check this is through dealer, 100.00 for the dealer to check and tell us what is wrong with it.

Now both of the slider exterior door handles are broke. The only way to order and fix is through dealer, costs 700.00. I asked the dealer why the handles break so easy and he said so the Kia owner will have to replace them, more money in Kia's pocket..

I am now driving with 2 broken door handles, no air. I guess this is my punishment for not staying with American made cars, shame on me!!!

I will never buy another Kia.. can't afford to fix them.

I absolutely love my KIA! No, I'm just kidding. I haven't had the major problems like most, but wish mine would catch on fire like another's did.

I purchased a 2002 Sedona in 2006 with 22,000 miles on it for $10,000, and thought I had a great deal. It runs fine but here are the problems I've experienced:

Replaced worn out tires shortly after purchase (actually thought someone kept the good ones before trade-in).

Evaporator canister went out after two years.

AC went out around 49k (broken line repaired, then compressor blew three weeks later on vacation trip).

Replaced alternator at 56k.

Replaced timing belt at 64k (manual suggests 60k).

Replaced the front rotors at 66k.

I have an engine noise when in gear and holding the brake (it goes away when I accelerate).

The front end feels loose when on the highway, but still rides decent.

I am currently experiencing power surges in the entire electrical system, which is why I found this site. My wife drives it so I wouldn't be surprised if there are more issues.

I did not get an extended warranty. Who would have figured that a car with 22,000 miles would need any major work until at least 120,000. Now I may have to buy another vehicle long before this is paid off, just so we have something reliable.

I would like to enter it into the annual demolition derby when it is paid off, but I think the sponsors have higher standards. It probably wouldn't run that day anyhow.

$26,000 for a KIA? That's at least ten times more than one would be worth to me!