Used 2002 Kia Sedona Consumer Reviews
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Better than I expected
hotrod8983, 03/11/2011
2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought our Sedona new in '02 after our Windstar gave up the ghost. After all of our shopping around, test driving, negotiating, etc. it came down to the Kia or a Honda Odyssey. Honda's warranty was a joke and their non-negotiable price was $6 grand more. We took a chance. Can't say we've regretted it. A few quirks that were expected for the first model year of any car, but the warranty covered everything. Gas mileage continues to be a disappointment, but this thing plows through the snow and tows a fishing boat with no issues. Would like to buy the wife a new one but at 185,000 miles she refuses to give it up. Perfect? No. But definitely a lot for the money.
Worst Car I've ever owned - Avoid at ALL Costs
Bob Lasher, 03/18/2015
2002 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
In my life, Ive owned numerous cars includeing Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota & Ford, but none have been as huge, unreliable money pits as our 2002 Sedona. We bought it used with about 50K miles on it about a year ago (13 months) during that time, weve been forced to replace the following: The Brakes Struts - twice Water pump Pulley system that attaches to the water pump The timing belt The catalytic converter Driver's side power window switch (that stupid thing was $180) Front wheel Bearings Front CV Joint & Bearing Ignition coils (two trips to the shop) strut bushings (separate from the strut trip) Tires Alternator Engine Mounts It's an automotive nightmare!
great minivan!
keetoburrito, 08/26/2009
2002 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My dad bought this van years ago, and now I drive it to and from work very often. It is a great van, and we haven't really had many problems with it. However, if a door is not shut properly, it will wear down the battery. Otherwise, it is great and very reliable. The outer paint is a little worn due to high temperatures when we go to the desert, but it doesn't affect the car's performance. I have not seen any of the problems with transmission, A/C, or anything else and the van is almost at 38,000 miles.
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!!!
great
whelgedalen, 07/20/2013
2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
bought new in 2002, even though i try not to buy the first model year for any vehicle. my mileage has been a consistent 28 mpg hwy with 6 large people and luggage. plenty of power.
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