2002 Kia Sedona electrical system problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Kia Sedona — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving no less then than block from my house - when I notice smoke from the driver side fuse panel and next thing you know the whole panel became engulf in flames. I called the fire department and able to put fire out- but unfortunately, the car become total in the damage.”
filed May 3, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. The contact stated that there was a problem with the wiring of the air conditioning and heating units. Additionally, the dash lights would not properly illuminate. The power door locks and power windows would also intermittently fail. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Mar 25, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues…
PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp…
TSB-044 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2009Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or remote control button. *pe
TSB-048 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2009
Electrical System problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Sedona | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 Sedona | 11 | 23% |
| 2017 Sedona | 22 | 17% |
| 2016 Sedona | 44 | 15% |
| 2015 Sedona | 36 | 26% |
| 2014 Sedona | 12 | 32% |
| 2012 Sedona | 33 | 31% |
| 2011 Sedona | 12 | 18% |
| 2010 Sedona | 7 | 22% |
| 2009 Sedona | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 Sedona | 45 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Kia Sedona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.