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2003 KIA RIO in Dallas, GA
Tl contact owns a 2003 kia rio. after parking the vehicle, the passenger side door failed to open and the contact was trapped inside. the door was able to be opened from the outside. the dealer stated that the failure was unrecognizable....read more / reply »
2003 KIA RIO in Galloway, OH
2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to smoke, overheat and cut off* the consumer was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. ...
2003 KIA RIO in Galloway, OH
2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to smoke, overheat and cut off* the consumer was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. ...
2003 KIA RIO in Galloway, OH
2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to smoke, overheat and cut off* the consumer was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. ...
2003 KIA RIO in Galloway, OH
2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to smoke, overheat and cut off* the consumer was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. ...
2003 KIA RIO in Galloway, OH
2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to smoke, overheat and cut off* the consumer was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. ...
2003 KIA RIO in Tehachapi, CA
This 2003 kia rio was purchased used at a dealership a.v. kia, palmdale, ca, , but soon developed problems with the transmission. our insurance company replaced the transmission, citing problems which occurred due to our son, which were all...
2003 KIA RIO in Tehachapi, CA
This 2003 kia rio was purchased used at a dealership a.v. kia, palmdale, ca, , but soon developed problems with the transmission. our insurance company replaced the transmission, citing problems which occurred due to our son, which were all...
2003 KIA RIO in Cary, IL
At 53,000 the vehicle became impossible to shift from one gear to another. dealership technician advised it needed a new clutch at a cost of $1600.00. i have driven this vehicle primarily between detroit michigan and cary illinois. eighty p...
2003 KIA RIO in Smyrna, GA
Aug. 12, 2006 the harrell-swatty cos. 6 concourse parkway ne atlanta ga 30328-6117 dear mr. x: i am extremely disappointed in kia at arbor place. i took my car in for warranty service in march because the brake light kept coming ...
2003 KIA RIO in Coraopolis, PA
My back passenger side wheel bearing has gone bad three times with a year's time. the last bearing was replaced in september 06, and the same bearing is going bad again (currently mid october).
2003 KIA RIO in Tucson, AZ
June 2006 through september 2006 my kia rio has locked up in the parking gear not allowing to remove to reverse or drive. dealer has had in the shop four times and has changed breaking light twice along with gear console. now stating even...
2003 KIA RIO in Cecilia, KY
Driving down i-65, and a semi truck tried getting over into my lane. i drove into the medium, lost control of the vehicle and spun out and hit the semi truck. it ended up running over the top of my car. my car was totaled. everything fr...
2003 KIA RIO in Marietta, GA
While driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph, the car lost total power without warning. the driver was able to steer and control the car and coasted to the side of the road. several cars had to swerve out of the way as they were go...
2003 KIA RIO in Madison, WI
Dt*: the contact stated the seat belt on the driver's seat came unbolted from the frame. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. this was the second time that the seat belts failed.
2003 KIA RIO in Ramsay, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn a corner at 10 mph the timing belt broke. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined as being the timing belt rendering the engine inoperable. no repairs h...
2003 KIA RIO in Marbel Falls, TX
Dt: the contact stated the fuel system malfunctioned. the fuel pump and components exploded in the gasoline storage tank. the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. a local repair shop replaced the fuel system. there was nhtsa reca...
2003 KIA RIO in Marbel Falls, TX
Dt: the contact stated the fuel system malfunctioned. the fuel pump and components exploded in the gasoline storage tank. the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. a local repair shop replaced the fuel system. there was nhtsa reca...
2003 KIA RIO in Paia, HI
My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not duplicate the problem or find a problem. they have replaced a throttle position sensor howe...
2003 KIA RIO in Paia, HI
My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not duplicate the problem or find a problem. they have replaced a throttle position sensor howe...
2003 KIA RIO in Paia, HI
My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not duplicate the problem or find a problem. they have replaced a throttle position sensor howe...
2003 KIA RIO in Oak Lawn, IL
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. this caused the driver and passenger to sustain minor injuries, and were transported to the hospital. vehicle was towed to a g...
2003 KIA RIO in Citrus Springs, FL
203 kia rio purchased 12/02 since purchase have had several issues with brakes, i have brought it back to dealer on 5 different occasions have had shoes replaced have had rotors turned a couple of times by dealer to which problem continued...
2003 KIA RIO in Citrus Springs, FL
Since purchase of vehicle in 12/02 the car has had several reacuuring problem most of which the brakes vibration and car shaken when brakes applied. it has been back top dealership 5 times for brake problem complaints most recent was 10/23...
2003 KIA RIO in Roy, WA
Consumer noticed that the engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the sensor inside the vehicle.
2003 KIA RIO in Cincinnati, OH
While driving up a hill, the vehicle temporally lost power. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
2003 KIA RIO in Greeley, CO
While accelerating my 2003 kia rio onto the interstate while going uphill, the car's transmission slipped and had no power on the incline even when it was floored. it always does this when passing cars also. i took it to the dealer who said...
2003 KIA RIO in Greeley, CO
While accelerating my 2003 kia rio onto the interstate while going uphill, the car's transmission slipped and had no power on the incline even when it was floored. it always does this when passing cars also. i took it to the dealer who said...
2003 KIA RIO in Hartselle, AL
While pulling out of a parking lot consumer hit the brake pedal and the brakes grabbed abruptly. when she tried to move the brakes they grabbed again. vehicle was taken to the repair shop three times with no change in condition. she was ...
2003 KIA RIO in South Bend, IN
While driving 70 mph vehicle decelerated to 30 mph. no impact reported.
2003 KIA RIO in Broadview Heights, OH
When it rains the vehicle fails to start. also, the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that comes through the air vents. dealership was not willing to service the vehicle. they were only saying it takes a year before t...
2003 KIA RIO in Broadview Heights, OH
When it rains the vehicle fails to start. also, the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that comes through the air vents. dealership was not willing to service the vehicle. they were only saying it takes a year before t...
2003 KIA RIO in Broadview Heights, OH
When it rains the vehicle fails to start. also, the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that comes through the air vents. dealership was not willing to service the vehicle. they were only saying it takes a year before t...
2003 KIA RIO in Portland, OR
So far there has not been any accidents caused by the cold start problem my car is having. the 2003 kia rio cinco has been in the shop numerous times for the same cold start problem. in the 1.5 years i have had the car i have nothing but...
2003 KIA RIO in Portland, OR
So far there has not been any accidents caused by the cold start problem my car is having. the 2003 kia rio cinco has been in the shop numerous times for the same cold start problem. in the 1.5 years i have had the car i have nothing but...
2003 KIA RIO in Portland, OR
So far there has not been any accidents caused by the cold start problem my car is having. the 2003 kia rio cinco has been in the shop numerous times for the same cold start problem. in the 1.5 years i have had the car i have nothing but...
2003 KIA RIO in Wagontown, PA
While driving 45 mph the vehicle collided with a deer. the dual airbags did not deploy. no injuries reported. please provide additional information.
2003 KIA RIO in Milwaukee, WI
In april 2003 i bought a 2003 kia rio cinco for my family. when i try to start it in the morning it will not start. it takes about six to ten tries to get it started. then it runs bad for miles. it also runs very hot and it seems the more ...
2003 KIA RIO in Milwaukee, WI
In april 2003 i bought a 2003 kia rio cinco for my family. when i try to start it in the morning it will not start. it takes about six to ten tries to get it started. then it runs bad for miles. it also runs very hot and it seems the more ...
2003 KIA RIO in Milwaukee, WI
In april 2003 i bought a 2003 kia rio cinco for my family. when i try to start it in the morning it will not start. it takes about six to ten tries to get it started. then it runs bad for miles. it also runs very hot and it seems the more ...
2003 KIA RIO in Chicago, IL
The car cuts off while driving the car has a hard start, it takes at least 3 tries for it to stay on the brakes squeak loud when coming to a stop
2003 KIA RIO in Chicago, IL
The car cuts off while driving the car has a hard start, it takes at least 3 tries for it to stay on the brakes squeak loud when coming to a stop
2003 KIA RIO in Apple Valley, CA
In june i was having a over heating problem. if i went up a hill the car would heat up to the peg. it needed a new thermostat. the engine blew up & i had to have a new one. now their is something wrong with the transmission, so kia has s...
2003 KIA RIO in Apple Valley, CA
In june i was having a over heating problem. if i went up a hill the car would heat up to the peg. it needed a new thermostat. the engine blew up & i had to have a new one. now their is something wrong with the transmission, so kia has s...
2003 KIA RIO in Apple Valley, CA
In june i was having a over heating problem. if i went up a hill the car would heat up to the peg. it needed a new thermostat. the engine blew up & i had to have a new one. now their is something wrong with the transmission, so kia has s...
2003 KIA RIO in Glen Allen, VA
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. there was a lost to the power steering and power brake systems. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
2003 KIA RIO in Logan, IA
Nuts attaching the windsheild wipers to the wiper drive shaft repeatedly coming loose. it has happened several times before 3-15-04. you don't know that they're loose until you need your wipers in rain or snowy conditions and you turn the...
2003 KIA RIO in Sacramento, CA
When turning the steering wheel at an undetermined speed steering wheel made a knocking noise. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that steering column bolt snapped.
2003 KIA RIO in Roy, WA
While driving vehicle stalled. driver tried to restart the vehicle, and the engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on until the vehicle was turned off. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, ...
2003 KIA RIO in Lumberton, MS
The lug nuts peeled of the passenger side front wheel. the tires were being rotated. when they were removed the lug nut(s) peeled off. the rear brakes were locking as well and caused the vehicle to skid sideways during the first mile...
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