2002 Kia Sedona Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Kia Sedona, 2% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,750 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car was parked in front of the house. A neighbor knocked on the door and told us that the Kia was on fire. No one was in the car at that time. The engine compartment was totally burned up. The car gave me no other problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10565372, filed 2014-02, 130,500 miles“I had my camshaft rear plug replaced after in came out and leaked oil everywhere in 2014. Now it's come out again doing the same thing. What can I do to keep it from happening again and again. Is it the plug or the camshaft that's blowing it out. I can't find any schematic to show me why or what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #10689862, filed 2015-02“I was driving no less then than block from my house - when I notice smoke from the driver side fuse panel and next thing you know the whole panel became engulf in flames. I called the fire department and able to put fire out- but unfortunately, the car become total in the damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10862700, filed 2016-05“The contact owns a 2002 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she heard a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that the threads for the crank shaft bolt were missing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the balancer and bolt would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 105,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10498010, filed 2013-02, 105,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 12 | 31% |
| 2018 | 22 | 45% |
| 2017 | 60 | 45% |
| 2016 | 148 | 50% |
| 2015 | 51 | 36% |
| 2014 | 9 | 23% |
| 2012 | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 | 11 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Kia Sedona
50 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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