Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sedona

Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sedona. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Kia Motor Sedona


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sedona

The Fuel Pump problem

My kia sodona van at 63,000 miles began to stall after initial start. Engine has to be revved repeatedly to get it to go. Took it in and was told the alternator needed replacing, 400+ dollars and a whole day of waiting it is still not running right, in fact it is worse than before.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Ever since I've owned the kia Sedona I have not been able to fill the gas tank without fuel spitting back out at me from the filler tube. I'm not topping off the tank, I'm either filling it by holding the fuel nozzle with my hand or using the little catch to hold the fuel nozzle open.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Dangerous design of fuel tank filling system. Fuel tank filler rubber hose attaches to lower lobe of fuel tank. Hose will contain fuel until tank is nearly empty. Hose is routed below unibody frame rail and is highly susceptible to impact damage from road debris.   Read details...


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