Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2002 Kia Motor Sedona. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Kia Motor Sedona based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sedona.
At 64,000 miles the transmission fails to reverse. Kia will not repair under warranty. Peak kia gm says that if you drive in colorado you should follow the severe driving maintenance schedule and change fluid every 30,000 miles. Of course kia does not tell colorado buyers that the place they live is considered severe driving and to follow that schedule to retain the warranty.
2002 kia Sedona with steering failure. Consumer states that mechanic told her that a bolt fell out and could not be replaced unless the entire steering shaft was replaced. Consumer states that wasn't the first time the steering has had problems. The consumer stated during the first year of owning the vehicle, the transmission failed ,the drivers seat motor had to be replaced several times and the fuse that controlled the dashboard lights malfunctioned on a continuous basis.