2002 Kia Sedona: check engine light

Filed Aug 28, 2013 · Lights · 163,000 miles · MS

The headlights keeps blowing. Have replaced 3 times. All the light on the inside keeps coming on (battery, check engine light, seat belt light; bell rings). Had alternator checked and it is fine. The fuses are fine. There is defect with this vehicle, I saw others with the same complaint, even on newer models. The company needs to fix this. Can't drive the vehicle at night. And the light replacement is expensive. There is a shaking and rumbling sound coming from vehicle. Have had engine problems, have had problems every since I this vehicle. Its been at the shop more than on the road. Had I know that the vehicle had so many issues, I would have never purchased it.

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. The contact stated that on an intermittent basis the engine warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed her that there was a loose wire. The vehicle was repaired; however, it currently will not start and she noticed that the heating warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that all of the wires had melted, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The current mileage was approximately 73,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Engine · 94,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona ex. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the engine stalled. The battery, brake and service engine warning lights were illuminated. The engine was restarted after several moments. The failure recurred at least eight different times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for the similar failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Engine · 60,735 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled. The fuel pump and battery were replaced but the failure continued. The dealer then replaced the air flow sensor. September 2010, the engine was shaking followed by the vehicle stalling again. The check engine light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 60,735. The failure mileage was 54,084.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · GA

Dt: the contact stated that this vehicle has experienced several problems. The first incident was in august 2005 when the alternator, alternator belt, and a sensor were replaced. A sensor was replaced twice in october 2005. Then, on october 28, 2005 there a control valve was replaced. The check engine light was on each time before the vehicle was repaired. The check engine light normally remained off for about three days. However, when the last repair was made the check engine light remained off for only about 50 miles. The vehicle has not been back to the dealer since then.

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Electrical · FL

I had my battery replaced in march 2003 because the car would not start. August 22nd my check engine light and brake light came on. I called the service department and they said could be the alternator. I made an appointment for the next day at 9:00a.m. When I was driving home from school I noticed my ABS light was on. I parked it in drive way. It would not start the next morning so my husband jumped started it. I drove my daughter to school and my car starting beeping, hesitating, airbag light came on plus all the other ones from the day before. I dropped my daughter at school and about a block down the road in just died with my son and I in the car. I noticed a vapor fume coming out of the vents by the windshield when it died. I got my son and I out of the car and called roadside assistance. The service department said I need a new alternator and battery. I got the alternator covered and they put a new battery in.

Filed Jun 23, 2005 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · CA

I own a 2002 kia sedona. Yesterday I took it in to the dealer for the 15th time due to a check engine light. I also asked them to check the brakes since they are pulsating when stopping, which is the fourth time for this specific problem. It has been just 19,000 miles since the last rotor and brake change. They told me that they had done a "good will" replacement of parts the last time I brought it in and that it will cost $700.00 to fix this time. They said, "there were hotspot and warping noted the last time you brought it in and since it is happening again, it shows a pattern of hard breaking." my wife drives this vehicle back and fourth to work 3 time a week and thenm it is only used around town so I know that is not the issue. They also stated that rotors on minivans should only last 18000-20000 miles anyway. I feel that the sedona does not have sufficient sized rotors for the weight of te vehicle and kia should be forced to recall the vehicles and replace all the rotors with the appropriate size. It is a hazard since it couls cause the brakes to fail while driving which could cause an accident that may lead to death. Kia also told me if it is at the end of the warrantee and the part is replaced, the second it goes past it is no longer covered even if it has only been 10 miles since it was replaced.

Filed Oct 8, 2004 · Engine · 41,000 miles · WI

Our kia sedona's engine has been dying when coming to a stop for about 6 months. Kia tried on 8-5-04 to fix and was told it needed new spark plugs. Replaced the plugs. Three weeks later on 9-11-04 van engine dyed again when coming to a stop. Keeped a log of this. On 9-25-04 while driving 70 MPH on the interstate, the engine again dyed while in the passing lane. Finally got a check engine light. Had to wait three days to get van into kia, light went out by then. Kia dealership said it has a transmission error code but can't pinpoint the defect to fix. Kia kept the van a week trying to get engine light to reappear in vain. So I now have a van that could stopped running at anytime and place. Not very reassuring or safe. We are very upset and kia corp refuses to do anything to remedy the situation.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · WA

I really need help and don?t know what to do. Also with my car my engine light was constantly on and to this day the light is probably still on and kia have not contacted me yet and even though I have a rental from enterprise through kia paying that is not the issue I want my car so that can sell it so that I don?t lose my home because I am unemployed due to this bucket of bolts. And also the kia repair man steve johnson at kirkland kia stated to me that my odometer reading was incorrect and the kia manufacturer took my car to another dealer because I wad being seen at their auto shop too much and is bizarre or what? I spoke to a paul stapleton at kia motors america because they have had my vehicle for 30 days straight. On oct 8 I picked my car up and 20 min later my engine light was back on. The day before I was offered $1000 for a good will gesture from kia. When the engine light came back on the next day mr. Stapleton offered to buy my vehicle back for 11,300 and that was without the $1000 good will. Today is oct 12th and by this afternoon I will be hearing from this company. This is not satisfying to me because I still had a full warranty on my car and for 11,300 I will have to purchase used and no warranty because I had a 2002 that was paid in full and a full warranty.

Filed Oct 5, 2003 · Engine · 28,000 miles · VA

Check engine light keeps coming on, every 2000 miles. It is always the same thing, a rich fuel mixture. This problem affects the acceleration of the vehicle. When the driver steps on the gas, the car either bucks and won't go, or just bogs down and won't accelerate. This is dangerous when trying to merge in traffic on busy, congested highways. Everytime this happens, we take it to the dealer and they keep it several days to a week before they can figure out what is wrong. This is the 3rd time since april 2003 for the same issue.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 3,800 miles · NV · fire

From 2nd week we complained of engine noise. Each time no problem was found. Few months later ck engine came on. A spark plug was replaced. 1 month later ck engine light on again. New fuel injector. 2 days later ck engine light again. Needed new motor at 3800 miles. 1 week later caught on fire in our garage. Kia regional management chris butler said they would repair damages from fire but had no concern that our 6 month old van with only 3800 miles already had the motor replace and caught on fire. His advise don't park in the garage anymore so we won't have to worry about it burning down our house. Ironic that we choose this van because we thought it would be easier and safer for our kids. Now I fear our families safety everyday because we have it.

Filed Mar 16, 2003 · Engine · 18,611 miles · MI

The mini-van started with a simple oil leak that developed into a cracked oil filter housing on the engine to then 3 burned out coils and two check engine lights all within 30 days. Car still in shop. Eb.