2002 Kia Sedona vs 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Kia Sedona | 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 198 | 57 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 412 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,380 mi | 42,786 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sedona | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 50 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 4 |
| Visibility | 21 | 4 |
| Power Train | 17 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 3 |
| Structure | 14 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 6 | 0 |
2002 Kia Sedona
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.