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2002 Kia Sedona Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Kia Sedona has 28 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Kia Sedona

Electrical
44
Engine
29
Brakes
28
Airbags
19
Seat Belts
19
Speed Control
16
Visibility
14
Structure
13
Powertrain
13
Steering
13
Seats
11
Tires
9
Suspension
9
Fuel System
8
Latches & Locks
5
Other
3

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 5, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2002 KIA SEDONA ABS BEGAN ENGAGING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT LOW SPEEDS. WEATHER WAS NEVER A FACTOR. ...
Sep 11, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES PERIOD. I HAVE HAD THE PARKING BRAKE REPLACED DUE TO ...
Sep 18, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 KIA SEDONA ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE ...
Jul 4, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKES FAILED . *AK
Feb 15, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHIS IS THE 2ND ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY TO BE REPLACED. FIRST ONE WAS AT 40K MILES, AND WAS COVERED U...
Dec 28, 2005PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FUNCTION. I FIRST NOTICED THIS WHEN PARKING TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER (SLIGHT IN...
Dec 14, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENTIN 11/04 MY ABS LIGHTS WENT ON IN MY 02 KIA SEDONA. I TOOK THE VAN TO GET NEW BRAKES AND WAS TOLD TH...
Sep 20, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENTCONSUMER BELTS SQUEAL, SLIDDING DOOR DRAGS, PULLEY WAS REPLACED AT 7744 MILES. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQ...
Jun 22, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI OWN A 2002 KIA SEDONA. YESTERDAY I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR THE 15TH TIME DUE TO A CHECK ENGIN...
May 14, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE PRESENTED VIBRATIONS WHE...
Oct 30, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWE PURCHASED OUR VAN IN JUL OF 02. AFTER 6 MONTHS WE RETURNED THE VAN COMPLAINING ABOUT A SQUEELING ...
Aug 24, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2002 KIA SEDONA WITH 26,000 MILE FRONT END VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING FROM HIGHER SPEEDS 40 +MPH DEALLER...
Apr 9, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTSCAR ACCELERATED ON HIS OWN AS A RESULT CAR WENT INTO MEDIAN, ALSO PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED. ...
Apr 2, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE INCIDENT STARTED PRIOR TO THIS DATE. IT STARTED WHEN MY VEHICLE HIT 10,000 MILES. I HEARD A RU...
Mar 12, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITYOUR KIA SADONA IS A 2002 MODEL AND HAS ABOUT 52,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSM...
Dec 29, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,INTERIOR LIGHTINGWE PURCHASED THE 2002 KIA SEDONA YESTERDAY 12-28-03. WE DROVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES TODAY, ST...
Dec 15, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVEHICLE SHUTTERS AND PULLS WHEN BRAKES APPLIED FROM FREEWAY SPEED ON DOWNHILL EXIT.*AK
Oct 15, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTI REALLY NEED HELP AND DON?T KNOW WHAT TO DO. ALSO WITH MY CAR MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON AN...
Jan 15, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING CAUSING VIBRATIONS AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTI...
Nov 1, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFRONT DISCS BRAKES WARPING, APPEAS TO REOCCUR AT REGULAR INTERVALS. I TOOK MY KIA SEDONA TO HAVE THI...

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