Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sedona. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
Kumho 798 tire tread separation. Driving at interstate speed, vibration started and got progressively worse. Had to change to spare which after 30 minutes was doing the same thing (same brand and model tire). Purchased new tires of different manufacturer. Read details...
Drove home from work at 35 mph. The next morning noticed tire tread had separated from the sidewall around much of the perimeter of the tire. Tire was flat. Read details...
Motor vehicle part defect- spare tire carrier assembly was defective, as I was unable to remove the spare tire from the carrier after having a flat tire on the interstate. The carrier's threads seemed to be defective, as I was unable to lower or raise the carrier assembly. Read details...