Used 2002 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
Used Sedona for sale
Gas guzzler
Andrea K., 03/15/2009
Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought this van used and had nothing but problems with it. Air conditioning never worked;had a tiny leak that no one could ever find. Engine missed and jerked whenever the weather was humid and cool;basically all Spring and Fall. Again, no mechanic could figure out what was wrong. Rear heat antifreeze pipe rusted and broke. Sliding doors were heavy and hard for kids to pull shut. The MPG was horrible!!!! I got 13 MPG in the city!!! This van was constantly out of alignment and the tires always wore unevenly. It just wouldn't stay in alignment no matter how many times I had it done and bought new tires. The van was a piece of junk and I'm so glad to be rid of it.
What can I say
ma, 08/07/2008
Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased our 2002 Kia Sedona new from show room floor. Ran well for first year and then the problems started. Loud humming from front end. Dealer said tires, turned out to bad defective boots. Alternator died at 62,000 during a highway drive at 65 mph. 80,000 miles, car begins to surge forward and loose power. Check engine light came on - dealer has no idea on problem. Been in shop a number of times to diagnose issue. Unsafe vehicle at this time which I would not have my family in anymore. Went out and purchased a Toyota Sienna Limited after owning a Tundra as well. What a world of difference. My 98 Pontiac Montana w/replace transmission was more reliable then this KIA piece of junk!!
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NOT a good minivan option
Jesse R, 11/12/2007
Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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First warning if you are researching here: The only reason the average rating for this van is 8.0 is because the vast majority of the ratings are from '02 and '03. That said, I bought my Sedona about 1 year ago, with 50k miles. I am trading it in for an '07 Town & Country. Why? 1. Alternator died 2. bearings and axle on passenger side died 3. Tension pulley for serpentine belt fell off 4. Tranny is beginning to shift wierd (see other ecent reviews about the tranny issues with Sedonas) 5. Several squeaks and rattles that drive me nuts. 6. sticky difficult sliding doors Overall, I cannot own it any longer as I do not trust that it will serve any better than it has in the first year.
Poor Reliability
Mschloe, 07/19/2004
Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Eight months after we bought the van it had an electrical problem. Five more electrical problems in about two and half years, we sold the van. Dealer would say I left copper pennies in the outlets -- I pay for them to fix. Then within 24 hours, they would have to come get it for the same problem. This time it was the alternator. Less than 24 hours they have to come get it again, say it was the battery (this would be the third battery in this van / had to pay for prorated battery). That was the last straw. Other items replaced on van included air compressor, left fog light bulb, cargo bulb, radio replaced, and lumbar switch.
Pass on Kia
usdiver123, 01/15/2006
Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We chose the Sedona due to the warranty. I just didn't know how much we would have to use it. This bucket of junk has been in the shop on average once every 5 months. The Korean made tires have dry-rotted after less than three years of ownership. The gas mileage is horrible. Stay away form KIA.