Major Problems with Kia Rio Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Best and Worst Years for Kia Rio
Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Kia Rio.
| Model Year | Complaints |
| 2019 Rio |
5
|
| 2018 Rio |
1
|
| 2017 Rio |
4
|
| 2016 Rio |
10
|
| 2015 Rio |
24
|
| 2014 Rio |
26
|
| 2013 Rio |
72
|
| 2012 Rio |
28
|
| 2011 Rio |
19
|
| 2010 Rio |
25
|
| 2009 Rio |
33
|
| 2008 Rio |
45
|
| 2007 Rio |
43
|
| 2006 Rio |
69
|
| 2005 Rio |
35
|
| 2004 Rio |
37
|
| 2003 Rio |
73
|
| 2002 Rio |
127
|
| 2001 Rio |
223
|
Worst 3 Kia Rio complaints
2002 Kia Rio
TIRES
Victims: 4
2005 Kia Rio
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Victims: 4
2002 Kia Rio
AIR BAGS
Victims: 3
Mileage: 27000 miles
Browse Kia Rio complaints by category
Problems with AIR BAGS, ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Rio owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| AIR BAGS a 2014 kia rio involved in a horrific crash. air bags did not deploy? why? *tr... |
176
~ 53930 miles |
| ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia rio. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong antifreeze and fuel... |
74
~ 53524 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia rio. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able... |
72
~ 33430 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when we pulled up to the red light the idle stop and go system engaged and stopped the engine. when... |
63
~ 28235 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER on many occasions since we purchased this 2014 kia rio it has had a horrible intense odor of gasoline that... |
54
~ 35220 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia rio. while driving 70 mph the vehicle failed and would not restart. the vehicle... |
50
~ 24452 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 1) the passenger "airbag off" light on my new 2010 kia rio stays on even when someone is in the... |
48
~ 21720 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC so i am going 5mph when i go to push the brakes because the car ahead of me suddenly stops.... |
35
~ 18698 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN during acceleration between 50 and 70 mph the automatic transmission sticks to 3rd gear and the vehicle shudder or shakes... |
32
~ 13031 miles |
| SEAT BELTS rio slid terrible after trying to go around a stopped vehicle and the steering was loose and when we hit... |
31
~ 39464 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving 35 mph on a six lane commercial road (three lanes in each direction) when the vehicle suddenly... |
30
~ 36614 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel hose vent line leaked fuel into back seat of vehicle while fueling taken to dealer only to be |
27
~ 27406 miles |
| STEERING rio slid terrible after trying to go around a stopped vehicle and the steering was loose and when we hit... |
25
~ 19274 miles |
| WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia rio. the contact stated that the driver's side rear wheel appeared to lean... |
24
~ 33813 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES was having an engine light problem ended up having the catalytic converter replaced under warranty. now i am being told... |
22
~ 51988 miles |
| SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia rio. the contact stated that the rear tires became worn prematurely. the vehicle... |
22
~ 30205 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states that the vehicle stalls and the problem has not been fixed. *slc ... |
21
~ 6205 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE a 2014 kia rio involved in a horrific crash. air bags did not deploy? why? *tr... |
20
~ 41525 miles |
| POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia rio. while driving 65 mph the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator... |
18
~ 29068 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM pumping gas into gas tank and the gas was on the ground because the gas tank was never sealed was... |
16
~ 55785 miles |
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005 it has been experiencing problems with... |
16
~ 18224 miles |
| TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio equipped with kumho solus kh25 tires size: p185/65r15 (na). while driving approximately... |
14
~ 6573 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING whenever car is running would here a knocking or rattling sound had too replace parking light bulbs three times... |
14
~ 48084 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS consumer stated when she attempted to apply the brakes the vehicle would not stop and lost control of the vehicle |
14
~ 41703 miles |
| EQUIPMENT heater fan blows cold air at idle regardless of engine temperature... |
13
~ 11648 miles |
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rio. while driving at any speed the vehicle shook uncontrollably and made a... |
12
~ 27416 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES left front driver's door inside latch release handle suddenly failed to release the door latch the door was unlocked at... |
11
~ 91065 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia rio. while driving 15 mph the vehicle sputtered vibrated and the engine revved.... |
9
~ 8594 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES bought new car child safety locks failed. driver door jammed closed could not open from inside or outside. the dealer... |
9
~ 19579 miles |
| REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the child safety restraint seat belt system in the rear seats of our new kia rio cinco does not work.... |
9
~ 10782 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while accelerating my 2003 kia rio onto the interstate while going uphill the car's transmission slipped and had no power... |
9
~ 1567 miles |
| STRUCTURE 2014 kia rio. consumer writes in regards to vehicle front plastic grill deterioration. *smd the consumer stated the deterioration was... |
8
~ 8941 miles |
| SEATS when it rains i notice water seeping through the inside trim on the passenger side where the airbag logo is... |
8
~ 52263 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS bought car in 01-06 started to get an air bag light on driver side in 05-06. first time was due... |
8
~ 20201 miles |
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states that the vehicle stalls and the problem has not been fixed. *slc ... |
8
~ 5000 miles |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the contact noticed... |
7
~ 20419 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN resume editing i bought my car in '06 beginning my kia nightmare...recently my transmission and clutch went out...in kia agreed... |
7
~ 34269 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rio. while the contact was driving at approximately 25 mph the vehicle suddenly... |
7
~ 17385 miles |
| VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle shook and the check engine... |
6
~ 21116 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE kia rio 2005 is a very poorly built car. the passengers door will not open a mechanism in the door... |
6
~ 12467 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING kia placed a bulletin with you on 1/1/05 #tsb82 #10015272. apparently kia thought that was enough. my kia was purchased... |
6
~ 38887 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER first please read or review the past emails i have sent to you concerning my 2009 rio having a high... |
6
~ 15789 miles |
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE dealer changed computer wiring harness 2 injectors plug timing belt sensor and replaced comes switches . bought a 2004 kia... |
6
~ 70491 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the... |
6
~ 2667 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. the contact stated that there was a leak in the cabin. the... |
5
~ 39133 miles |
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated the seat belt on the driver's seat came unbolted from the frame. the vehicle was not |
5
~ 6000 miles |
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at 50 mph vehicle caught on fire. there was a lot smoke and flames under the hood. *ak... |
5
~ 31900 miles |
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS bought 2003 kia on 11/16/02 eight mon. ago seatbelt lock came off trimming around doors and windows came off now |
5
|
| SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia rio. while driving approximately 50 mph on a wet road the contact attempted to... |
4
~ 6250 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in... |
4
~ 16792 miles |
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS bought car in 01-06 started to get an air bag light on driver side in 05-06. first time was due... |
4
~ 2500 miles |
| CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes did not respond. the... |
4
~ 5036 miles |
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN at about 5 000 miles or maybe even sooner i began to detect and hear something that sounded and acted... |
4
~ 27500 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the contact stated the fuel system malfunctioned. the fuel pump and components exploded in the gasoline storage tank. the... |
4
~ 28500 miles |
| HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling... |
4
~ 32500 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle shook and the check engine... |
3
~ 41333 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES i bought my 03 kia rio in 04 and within a mo. have had problems ever since. i took it... |
3
~ 26673 miles |
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia rio. while she was making a left turn at a stop sign the tie... |
3
~ 15483 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving on the interstate at 70 mph vehicle speedometer and tachometer went to zero and there was no response... |
3
~ 24205 miles |
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the 2006 kia rio which i bought at kia motorsport in tallahassee fl last year is being returned for warranty... |
3
~ 32527 miles |
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN this 2003 kia rio was purchased used at a dealership a.v. kia palmdale ca but soon developed problems with the... |
3
~ 25773 miles |
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers failed. the retaining nut on the windshield wiper arm loosens causing the windshield... |
3
~ 28865 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving 10 mp and turning the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic... |
3
|
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM so far there has not been any accidents caused by the cold start problem my car is having. the 2003... |
3
~ 1589 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING so far there has not been any accidents caused by the cold start problem my car is having. the 2003... |
3
~ 18945 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated both sides of the headlights are pointed in a upward position. making it difficult to see at night.*ak |
3
~ 13767 miles |
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on within months of purchase. dealer has advised consumer that vehicle had an electrical problem. vehicle |
3
~ 46667 miles |
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on within months of purchase. dealer has advised consumer that vehicle had an electrical problem. vehicle |
3
|
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rio. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed to function properly. rally... |
2
~ 59000 miles |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY hi my car caught fire!! the car began smoking thick white smoke through the air conditioning and when we pulled... |
2
~ 4550 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL on2 occasions i requested my service department look at the radio when the car was taken in for the second... |
2
~ 950 miles |
| FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the blower stopped blowing air. for a short while it would come on rare occasions and eventually stopped working. changed... |
2
|
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia rio. the contact stated that the vehicle's cd player overheated and produced a... |
2
~ 30000 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving my 2007 kia rio today and someone told me my brake lights were not working. i replaced... |
2
~ 25500 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY car has suffered repeated stress cracks of windshield. cracks start at same spot on windshield. repaired once under warranty with... |
2
~ 7500 miles |
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT bought 2003 kia rio new. in jan 2005 at about 53 000 miles i heard a rattle at about 50... |
2
~ 65000 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the 2006 kia rio which i bought at kia motorsport in tallahassee fl last year is being returned for warranty... |
2
~ 26400 miles |
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia rio. while driving 50-55 mph downhill the brakes and steering wheel failed. the contact... |
2
~ 1228 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic... |
2
~ 72200 miles |
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 kia rio stalling during driving check engine light on concerned for my safety. three time compliant to el cajon... |
2
~ 30500 miles |
| INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealer changed computer wiring harness 2 injectors plug timing belt sensor and replaced comes switches . bought a 2004 kia... |
2
~ 41750 miles |
| UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE vehicle shook uncontrollably and swayed from left to right while driving. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle... |
2
~ 30500 miles |
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS during a frontal-impact accident the driver airbag failed to deploy until after i hit the steering wheel. i then saw... |
2
~ 45150 miles |
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS my kia rio has 15000 miles on and the brakes went in the car. i called the dealer heritage ford... |
2
~ 7500 miles |
| SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while pulling out of a parking lot consumer hit the brake pedal and the brakes grabbed abruptly. when she tried... |
2
~ 13 miles |
| COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION when it rains the vehicle fails to start. also the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that... |
2
~ 25 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM when it rains the vehicle fails to start. also the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that... |
2
~ 25 miles |
| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM so far there has not been any accidents caused by the cold start problem my car is having. the 2003... |
2
~ 72384 miles |
| COLUMN > STEERING i purchased my vehicle in january 2003 first problem was that while driving with my 4 month old daughter the... |
2
|
| FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2001 kia rio transmission has failed after only 40 000 miles. the company won't replace it unless we pay them |
2
~ 43583 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer smelled burning rubber and then the vehicle stalled and flames emitted from under the hood. the insurance inspector indicated... |
2
~ 11000 miles |
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was wondering if other kia owner's have had similar problems? i had the front brakes replaced due to a... |
2
|
| WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS shoulder belt for rear left seating position is beginning to fray and tear. dealership has not examined vehicle for this |
2
~ 25000 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut... |
2
~ 650 miles |
| BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE air leaks around the doors the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem vehicle is equipped with... |
2
|
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY windows fog up defroster does not defrost side windows resulting in not being able to see out of side windows.*ak... |
2
|
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia rio. while she was making a left turn at a stop sign the tie... |
1
~ 46400 miles |
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT passenger air bag light randomly comes on with adult passenger in seat indicating that air bag not functioning. occurs approximately... |
1
~ 53000 miles |
| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rio. while the contact was driving at approximately 25 mph the vehicle suddenly... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
| WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia rio. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. following the... |
1
~ 826 miles |
| SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rio. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the brake pedal... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
| VALVE > TIRES i purchased new tires around february 2007 from sears at the virginia center commons store location. within three weeks between... |
1
~ 83659 miles |
| PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i purchased new tires around february 2007 from sears at the virginia center commons store location. within three weeks between... |
1
~ 83659 miles |
| AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN vehicle started to vibrate like wheels were out of balance. turned into driveway driver side rear wheel fell off... |
1
~ 107695 miles |
| STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. while driving between 50-55 mph uphill the vehicle began weaving vibrating and shaking.... |
1
~ 76243 miles |
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING the right side of the vehicle has a steering rack problem. what makes me interested in this problem was the... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
| DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i noticed about a 2wks after i purchased the car i kept hearing what sounded like the brakes and informed... |
1
|
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS on september 30 2005 a kia rio was involved in a roll over wreck that resulted in the death of... |
1
|
| LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT bought new car child safety locks failed. driver door jammed closed could not open from inside or outside. the dealer... |
1
~ 10306 miles |
| HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION wheel came apart while driving down the highway at 55 pmh. there was a noise before the wheel came. the... |
1
~ 69400 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY front driver's plastic door mechanism broke while exiting the vehicle dealer replaced the mechanism at consumer's expense of$210.00. *ak... |
1
|
| U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS consumer heard a squealing noise in the right front side of vehicle. she was not sure whether it was a... |
1
|
| LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY nuts attaching the windsheild wipers to the wiper drive shaft repeatedly coming loose. it has happened several times before 3-15-04.... |
1
|
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING my new 2003 kia rio wagon was leaking power steering fluid from day one and the dealer tried to fix... |
1
~ 6 miles |
| NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR air conditioner went out of car so had it looked at. was told that it was the computer chip or... |
1
|
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC upon coming to a stop sign and engaging the brakes the pedal went to the floor. dealer claimed that master |
1
~ 1090 miles |
| OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT bought 2003 kia on 11/16/02 eight mon. ago seatbelt lock came off trimming around doors and windows came off now |
1
|
| LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the lug nuts peeled of the passenger side front wheel. *ph the tires were being rotated. when they were removed... |
1
|
| PARKING BRAKE dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios the first vehicle was fine. the other vehicle within 30 days of... |
1
~ 100 miles |
| SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios the first vehicle was fine. the other vehicle within 30 days of... |
1
~ 100 miles |
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT vehicle skids repeatedly during normal operation. handles poorly. air bags did not deploy after head on collision. *nlm... |
1
|
| MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wipers worked intermittently. *jb the wipers stopped during a snow storm. the dealer stated that the problem was |
1
|
| CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE second time in 6 months that the catalytic converter has fallen apart and caused the car to stop also 2nd |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST dt: in the high humidity or rain the rear brakes lock. it makes a scraping and scratching noise when the... |
1
~ 100 miles |
| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling... |
1
|
| AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling... |
1
|
| SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling... |
1
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| HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area while idling... |
1
|
| DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was wondering if other kia owner's have had similar problems? i had the front brakes replaced due to a... |
1
|
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had my kia for 3 years now (bought on april 24 2001) after only having it one year(april... |
1
~ 9000 miles |
| CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle lost power while driving vehicle tow to dealer dealer tightened negative cable and recharged battery. feel free to provide |
1
|
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE if vehicle is on the slightest incline the trunk lid will collapse when opened fully. once when this occurred it... |
1
|
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE vehicle stalls out while driving and will not restart vehicle tow to dealer informed that the fuel cap was loose |
1
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| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut... |
1
~ 1300 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. the dealer cut... |
1
~ 1300 miles |
| LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning... |
1
|
| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while traveling at 65 mph front hood that covers motor and engine flew up and busted front window. consumer and |
1
|
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was not assembled with a horn and vehicle will not pass inspection. dealership is not willing to examine the |
1
|
| DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when brake pedal is pressed there was a mushy feeling. dealer replaced the back plate assembly and brake shoes. please |
1
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| CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE while driving emergency brake light illuminated off and on. mechanic stated that the front brake caliper errupted. *ak... |
1
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving vehicle suddenly lost power steering. this was caused by axle failure.*ak... |
1
~ 37000 miles |
| PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission jumps out of gear when brakes are applied. dealer is replacing transmission. please provide additional information.*ak... |
1
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| REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dealer refused to correct problems with rear window defroster. (nar) *ph *cb... |
1
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| MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer states that the rear bench is not stable. took vehicle to dealer and dealer stated that bracket broke. *ak... |
1
~ 27284 miles |
FAQ
What year Kia Rio is the most reliable?
Speaking of the models produced in the last 19 years, Kia Rio models of 2018, 2017, 2019 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.
What year was a bad year for Kia Rio?
Kia Rio models of 2001 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.
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