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2002 KIA RIO in cincinnati, ohio
Well, lol, I bought a new 2001 Kia Rio and never had any real problems. That is until I hit 103,000 and was driving down the freeway when I heard a click and the engine died. I had it towed to my mechanic and they told me the engine had se...read more / reply »
2002 KIA RIO in Alvin, TX
Our kia rio was involved in a front end collission where the air bags failed to deploy at over 40 miles an hour. it's by the grace of god we didn't find this out in a faster collision costing someone their life.
2002 KIA RIO in Merced, CA
2002 kia rio, purchased new and maintained in excellent condition with regular maintenance. had 61,000 miles and while driving, my daughter smelled something burning, engine light came on and at the same time, smoke was coming in through th...
2002 KIA RIO in Merced, CA
2002 kia rio, purchased new and maintained in excellent condition with regular maintenance. had 61,000 miles and while driving, my daughter smelled something burning, engine light came on and at the same time, smoke was coming in through th...
2002 KIA RIO in Eustis, FL
Tl contact owns a 2002 kia rio. the contact smelled something burning and noticed the vehicle was on fire while parked. the fire was contained to underneath the hood and was extinguished by the contact. the vehicle was destroyed. no pol...
2002 KIA RIO in Gaston, SC
The rear seat belts have shreaded at the base of the seat belt. i had the belts replaced by an independent mechanic, i was advised that it wasnot a warranty item, and he determined that the belts will continue to shred due to a design flaw...
2002 KIA RIO in Austell, GA
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 kia rio. while driving at 35 mph the vehicle stalled and the engine lost power. the steering, the brakes and the emergency brake were locked, the contact was unable to steer the vehicle or stop it which cause...
2002 KIA RIO in Austell, GA
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 kia rio. while driving at 35 mph the vehicle stalled and the engine lost power. the steering, the brakes and the emergency brake were locked, the contact was unable to steer the vehicle or stop it which cause...
2002 KIA RIO in Fishing Creek, MD
2002 kia rio - timing belt failure causes entire and instantaneous engine loss - car comes to halt in roadway unexpectedly. timing belts are covered under kia's 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, but they do not honor their warranty for thi...
2002 KIA RIO in Sun City, CA
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on a semifrequent basis, every six months. the vehicle was taken two dealerships who have been unable to repair the vehicle. the contact reference a recall on engine stalling however a rec...
2002 KIA RIO in Spirit Lake, ID
Driving home and car shuttered then died. could not restart. took to mechanic and we were told that it was a rod thrown. it has less then 73,000 miles.
2002 KIA RIO in Midwest City, OK
Since buying this car in 2002 it has stalled several times and been taken to the dealership as often without the issue being resolved. dealer stated that they could not find the problem (they cleaned the throttle body) and had another clie...
2002 KIA RIO in Clinton Township, MI
Since approximately one year after purchasing my 2002 kia rio, i have had on-going transmission problems. at various times while driving the transmission 'slams' into gear, or shutters. although i have brought this issue to the attention ...
2002 KIA RIO in Blackfoot, ID
While traveling on a residential road the car back fired then the engine seized up, the timing belt was the likely cause according to the dealer, but because it had 60,274 miles they would not cover it under warranty. the service person sai...
2002 KIA RIO in Alexander, NC
I was driving my 2002 kia rio on my lunch break going to my home. a young lady pulled out in front of me i was going around 45 when she pulled out. my car hit hers in the side neither my air bags or seat belt functioned like they should hav...
2002 KIA RIO in Trenton, NC
Hit deer at 55 mph airbags did not deploy and seat belt did not lock causing head to hit steering wheel and bounce back and hit seat whole front of car was tore up.
2002 KIA RIO in Trenton, NC
Hit deer at 55 mph airbags did not deploy and seat belt did not lock causing head to hit steering wheel and bounce back and hit seat whole front of car was tore up.
2002 KIA RIO in Covelo, CA
Dt:the contact's vehicle was involved in two accidents. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the first accident occurred on february of 2003 while traveling about 45 mph. she was wearing a seat belt during the accident. this was a fro...
2002 KIA RIO in Elizabethtown, PA
Car stalls at random times. warm or cold does not matter. happens about once every 8 months. have read hundreds of such complains on the internet, most simply do not take the time to post where it matters.
2002 KIA RIO in Milwaulkwee, WI
Dt: in the high humidity or rain the rear brakes lock. it makes a scraping and scratching noise, when the brakes dry out. there is no forewarning; noticed this problem since purchasing the vehicle on september 1, 2002. have contacted th...
2002 KIA RIO in Milwaulkwee, WI
Dt: in the high humidity or rain the rear brakes lock. it makes a scraping and scratching noise, when the brakes dry out. there is no forewarning; noticed this problem since purchasing the vehicle on september 1, 2002. have contacted th...
2002 KIA RIO in Balch Springs, TX
Dt: the consumer statesdthe tires were purchased on april 23, 2005. they split in half and chunks werecoming out of the tires. all four of the tires were having this problem. wire was coming out of the tires. the air pressure iwas che...
2002 KIA RIO in Amarillo, TX
Dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios, the first vehicle was fine. the other vehicle within 30 days of purchase at approximately 100 miles, died. this did not happen at any certain speed. the vehicle has been taken into the deal...
2002 KIA RIO in Amarillo, TX
Dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios, the first vehicle was fine. the other vehicle within 30 days of purchase at approximately 100 miles, died. this did not happen at any certain speed. the vehicle has been taken into the deal...
2002 KIA RIO in Amarillo, TX
Dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios, the first vehicle was fine. the other vehicle within 30 days of purchase at approximately 100 miles, died. this did not happen at any certain speed. the vehicle has been taken into the deal...
2002 KIA RIO in Amarillo, TX
Dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios, the first vehicle was fine. the other vehicle within 30 days of purchase at approximately 100 miles, died. this did not happen at any certain speed. the vehicle has been taken into the deal...
2002 KIA RIO in Amarillo, TX
Dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios, the first vehicle was fine. the other vehicle within 30 days of purchase at approximately 100 miles, died. this did not happen at any certain speed. the vehicle has been taken into the deal...
2002 KIA RIO in Addison, TX
My daughter was driving south on hwy 360 in grand prairie texas going about 50 mph and an other vehicle was crossing the lanes toward her and hit her vehicle at the front right side (passenger side). she was wearing a seat belt and so was t...
2002 KIA RIO in Addison, TX
My daughter was driving south on hwy 360 in grand prairie texas going about 50 mph and an other vehicle was crossing the lanes toward her and hit her vehicle at the front right side (passenger side). she was wearing a seat belt and so was t...
2002 KIA RIO in Federal Way, WA
No accident yet on this defect. we have noticed over the past 2 years of driving this vehicle a serious defect in the way the dash is constructed that seriously obstucts both viewing of the road through the windshield by the driver and...
2002 KIA RIO in El Cajon, CA
2002 kia rio stalling during driving, check engine light on, concerned for my safety. three time compliant to el cajon mazda kia, first time they said(nothing wrong) 2nd (the computer need reprogram) today again back to dealer, i am afraid...
2002 KIA RIO in El Cajon, CA
2002 kia rio stalling during driving, check engine light on, concerned for my safety. three time compliant to el cajon mazda kia, first time they said(nothing wrong) 2nd (the computer need reprogram) today again back to dealer, i am afraid...
2002 KIA RIO in Federal Way, WA
The kia rio was stopped behind a minivan when it was hit from behind by another minivan travelling approximately 30 mph before braking. the kia rio was pushed into the minivan in front. the rio was not severely damaged, however, both airb...
2002 KIA RIO in Wilmer, AL
I have a 2002 kia rio with approx. 51,000 miles. the car suddenly broke down and would not start. i had the car towed to the dealership who told me the engine had seized due to sludge in the oil system. i provided kia with all the oil ma...
2002 KIA RIO in Long Beach, CA
Since purchasing this car in nov. 2001, it has given me numerous problems. i have had the struts replaced under warranty for leaking oil, it has stalled more times than i can count, causing concerns about my and my family's safety,and rece...
2002 KIA RIO in Long Beach, CA
Since purchasing this car in nov. 2001, it has given me numerous problems. i have had the struts replaced under warranty for leaking oil, it has stalled more times than i can count, causing concerns about my and my family's safety,and rece...
2002 KIA RIO in Laguna Hills, CA
Vehicle shook uncontrollably and swayed from left to right while driving. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. then, driver restarted the vehicle, and transmission failed to shif...
2002 KIA RIO in Laguna Hills, CA
Vehicle shook uncontrollably and swayed from left to right while driving. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. then, driver restarted the vehicle, and transmission failed to shif...
2002 KIA RIO in Miami, FL
While driving 40 mph vehicle began to shake violently, and then the engine failed. dealer stated they could not fix it.
2002 KIA RIO in Watertown, WI
Vehicle is experiencing problems with the front bearings, causing the wheels to separate from the axle. owner took the vehicle to the dealer on 4 occasions, but the problem still remained undetermined. owner stated that the dealer told he...
2002 KIA RIO in Honolulu, HI
Over the last month my car has stalled out over ten times, usually during heavy traffic. i have taken it to the dealer three times but they have not been able to duplicate or fix the problem. according to them the engine light needs to be...
2002 KIA RIO in Victorville, CA
After the dealership performed fuel distributor assembly recall 04v179000 repairs vehicle is consuming excessive gas.
2002 KIA RIO in Washington, DC
Brake problems, comments from odi web user. the consumer took vehicle in for recall service twice. besides the recalls ( # 04v179000). the consumer has taken the vehicle in for repair three timesfor mechanical problems, leaking gasket...
2002 KIA RIO in Waukegan, IL
Owner took the vehicle to the dealer for the seat belts which were very long and will not adjust. the dealer told the owner that the middle seat belts were designed that way and that there was nothing they can do. provide further details. ...
2002 KIA RIO in Kenner, LA
While driving 10 mp and turning the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. the passenger front seat belt was inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for ...
2002 KIA RIO in Kenner, LA
While driving 10 mp and turning the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. the passenger front seat belt was inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for ...
2002 KIA RIO in Kenner, LA
While driving 10 mp and turning the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. the passenger front seat belt was inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for ...
2002 KIA RIO in Chino, CA
If vehicle is on the slightest incline the trunk lid will collapse when opened fully. once when this occurred it rendered the consumer unconscious. dealership replaced the trunk lid spring, but it didn't correct the problem. also, at 4000...
2002 KIA RIO in Chino, CA
If vehicle is on the slightest incline the trunk lid will collapse when opened fully. once when this occurred it rendered the consumer unconscious. dealership replaced the trunk lid spring, but it didn't correct the problem. also, at 4000...
2002 KIA RIO in Newmarket, NH
Intermittently, the consumer noticed that the fuel tank overflowed every time it was fill up . please provide additional information.
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