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Not all lemons grow on trees
Lovebnretired, 08/10/2008
2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it used so expected some small problem right away. 2 days after purchase the dealer replaced the left front wheel, both front tire [they were all the way worn down on inside not outer side], all brakes including rotors. Drove great 5 months then just did not start. Turns out it needs cam sensor and some other sensor, new belts, water pump, power steering hose, manifold and tires rotated. New tires are beginning to wear too much on inside. If you are considering purchasing, RUN do not walk, RUN AWAY. Considering the mileage these parts should still be good. KIA parts do not last under normal use. KIA must use a cheap, bad grade, of plastic -all plastic parts easily break.
10 yrs and still looks/drives well
tomerikac, 12/17/2012
2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Update: Took the Sedona in at 99.5k miles because trans was slipping into 5th gear. After submitting much paperwork showing detailed maintenance, KIA replaced trans free, along with motor mounts and exhaust which had cracked. Wow! So now at 107k miles, the thing is clean and runds well. I had to replace the door handle that just came off in my hand. $30 and 2 hrs work. I'm thinking of trading it in on a Rondo. I'd prefer the better gas mileage and no one seems to know just how nice those Rondos were, so they are priced low. Go KIA!!!
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Don't Buy a Kia
barb niccum, 08/05/2009
2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have owned/leased/operated 9 new cars. Most we have traded in within a few years. A few we have kept past their shelf life; but with great results. Bottom of the list? you got it. My 2002 kia sedona mini van. Purchased brand new in may 2002. Fast forward 7 short years; yes only 7 short years to a complete and utter piece of junk. Evidently there is a line that runs the length of the van that holds and circulates your engine coolant. Well its a very bad thing when the line rusts completely through and you leak said engine coolant. You would think that there would be light for this type of complete malfunction but the only light is the one telling you that your motor just burned up.
Do NOT buy a KIA !
williamsabode, 10/15/2011
2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I would like to know who writes these reviews. As I said, Do Not buy a Kia. You will probably need every little bit of the so called associated warranty as there is not much on these sedonas that you won't have problems with. Hey I'm not banging on the Sedona just to be contrary but you will have nothing but problems with these things. There is not enough space here to list them all but just so you know what we dealt with from the get go has been; rotors, doors (Front, Back & sliding), engine, alternator, heater control, brakes, electrical, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc....... you name it. Please talk to someone who has owned one (at least a yr) long enough to know something. Wish I had !
Never Again
bnksmith, 10/02/2009
2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased van w/ 48,000 miles. Ran fine when purchased. Heat caused dash compartment latch to break now it's up all the time. I'm not fat and side plastic on seat broke. A/C went out, spent 500.00-broke again-all summer!! Very squirrely in wet driving conditions-it's all over the road. Traded out from Rendezvous, because I needed a van. Not much space in back when using 3rd row. (Should have stuck with Rendezvous) Having ghost lights on dash. Brake and other light on ALL the time-no reason. Engine light on-no reason. Gas mileage STINKS!! Figure I'll upgrade to Excursion. It gets around same MPG! HATE IT HATE IT HATE IT!!!