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Date Posted: 15:14:27 03/21/07 Wed
Author: Christian
Subject: 2002 Kia Sedona EX

Here are the problems I had with my 2002 Kia Sedona EX (VIN: KNDUP131326095824):

Gas Gauge – After filling up with gas, the gauge immediately moved to half but took about five minutes to move from half to full. It also didn’t read accurately. While driving, it slowly dropped (as would be expected). The problem here was, it showed only 1/2 a tank of fuel when it's really 3/4 full.

Trip Computer / Overhead Console – The digital display for the various overhead console functions was wrong. For instance, it showed time as 3:69 p.m. and the temp readings were preceded by a small L.

Sliding Doors – On the left sliding doors, the plastic bushing busted off the center support brackets causing the door to bind.

Windshield Wipers – Completely failed when the connecting bushings fell apart. Bushings are not a "serviceable" so the whole mechanism required replacement.

Interior Door Handles –The handle actuates a cable attached to the latch, allowing the door to open when the handle is pulled. The cable seemed to have too much slack in it, making it difficult to open the door from the inside. The interior door handle on the left (in my case, driver's) side simply broke off because it is non-reinforced plastic.

Oil Usage – In just under 3,000 miles, it leaked and/or burned about 3/4 of a quart. There's no evident leak, so I'm guessing that it's the latter.

Air Conditioner – Leaked refrigerant slowly and then ceased to function.

Engine – Jerked (or stalled) hard, threw on CHECK ENGINE light but continued to run.

Paint – The paint beneath the rear window peeled. Clearcoat paint on piece above license plate cracked.

Airbag Light -- Airbag light was constantly lit.

Warning Lights – Warning lights for charging system and brake never light (bulbs test okay).

Charging System – This malfunctioned, requiring replacement of alternator.

Acceleration – Sometimes ran at idle speed even when trying to accelerate.

Glove Compartment Door – Failed to close entirely, allowing inside light to stay on.

Cruise Control – Periodically shut off automatically and could not be turned back on until the vehicle was stopped, shut off, and restarted.

Leather Cover – Peeled off of the shifter and had to be re-glued.

Sun Visors – Plastic broke causing mirror covers to fall out. They had to be replaced.

After only 9 months, I traded it in, taking a massive loss. Kia vehicles are so bad that the dealer where I bought my Scion xA won't even keep one on the lot. Kia trade-ins go straight to junk auction.

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