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2005 KIA RIO in cincinnati, ohio
well let me tell you i bought my car almost 2 years ago now when i bought the car it had 29000 miles on it. was used and now with 84000 miles on the car the engine locks up. called Kia to see if the was anything that they will do for me an...read more / reply »
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...
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.
2005 KIA RIO in Swansboro, NC
My son was driving his 2005 kia rio home from work one night when the car stalled. he was able to get it into a parking lot where one of our county sheriffs tried to give him a jump. the car would not turn over. my son took the car to the d...
2001 KIA RIO in Bealeton, VA
Aside from the fact that we have never received one recall notice from kia or the dealer, on september 12, 2007, my 2001 kia rio (which we bought new in 1/2001) engine light came on after the car engine had warmed up, and the car began to ...
2006 KIA RIO in Garland, TX
I noticed about a 2wks after i purchased the car; i kept hearing what sounded like the brakes and informed the dealership of the problem. they informed me that because it was a new car that the brake dust had to settle. anyway its been almo...
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....
2005 KIA RIO in Linden, MI
Tl contact owns a 2005 kia rio. while driving 20 mph, the air conditioner button became stuck when the contact attempted to turn it off. as the contact and passenger attempted to correct the failure, smoke began to rise and then flames we...
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. ...
2001 KIA RIO in Milton, VT
My car had a recall because of stalling issues before also again when i had this problem the fuel injector was unplugged now it stalls all the time engine check light comes on had a airflow sensor light changed and it is still stalling even...
2001 KIA RIO in Milton, VT
My car had a recall because of stalling issues before also again when i had this problem the fuel injector was unplugged now it stalls all the time engine check light comes on had a airflow sensor light changed and it is still stalling even...
2001 KIA RIO in Milton, VT
My car had a recall because of stalling issues before also again when i had this problem the fuel injector was unplugged now it stalls all the time engine check light comes on had a airflow sensor light changed and it is still stalling even...
2001 KIA RIO in Park Forest, IL
Tl contact owns a 2001 kia rio. while driving 40 mph, the contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the brakes were replaced five times. the dealer stated that the noise was not coming from the ...
2004 KIA RIO in Jamestown, ND
Tl contact owns a 2004 kia rio. the contact was involved in a head-on crash while driving 25 mph. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained major injuries while wearing his seat belt. a police repo...
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...
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...
2005 KIA RIO in Fairbanks, AK
The right side of the vehicle has a steering rack problem. what makes me interested in this problem was the a recall of over 350 vehicles in canada for the 2004 models. the dealer , aurora kia of fairbanks, as well as the kia consumer c...
2001 KIA RIO in Fillmore, UT
Front driver's side door would not unlock in 2004. repaired at dealership at cost to me of $300. driver's side door will not unlock in 2007. the driver's side door is rarely used as there is only one driver of the vehicle.
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...
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...
2001 KIA RIO in Jewett City, CT
Two years ago when trying to get into my 2001 rio the drivers side door lock stuck. i took it to the dealership and waited 2 weeks for the replacement part. now i am having the same problem with my passenger door. car is no longer under w...
2001 KIA RIO in Jewett City, CT
Two years ago when trying to get into my 2001 rio the drivers side door lock stuck. i took it to the dealership and waited 2 weeks for the replacement part. now i am having the same problem with my passenger door. car is no longer under w...
2001 KIA RIO in Dorado, PR
I have a kia rio. stock #06520901,case 0067, model k32b na3,year 2001, vinknadc1234165xxxxx ra, motor asd21403 color bi. the compact base that holds the radiator split at the center. the two sides of this base broke in two. my husband t...
2001 KIA RIO in Tucson, AZ
Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. i rolled the car into a parking spot. the car started upon my return to the car. this has happened at least 6 other times since...
2001 KIA RIO in Tucson, AZ
Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. i rolled the car into a parking spot. the car started upon my return to the car. this has happened at least 6 other times since...
2001 KIA RIO in Tucson, AZ
Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. i rolled the car into a parking spot. the car started upon my return to the car. this has happened at least 6 other times since...
2001 KIA RIO in Tucson, AZ
Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. i rolled the car into a parking spot. the car started upon my return to the car. this has happened at least 6 other times since...
2001 KIA RIO in Tucson, AZ
Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. i rolled the car into a parking spot. the car started upon my return to the car. this has happened at least 6 other times since...
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 ...
2004 KIA RIO in Twentynine Palms, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions a lost of engine power was noticed. there were no engine warning lights to alert the contact of an engine problem. the vehicle was taken to an independent certified m...
2001 KIA RIO in Torrance, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph and depressing the clutch pedal, the gear shifter would not change gears and control of the vehicle was lost. it crashed into a curb and the engine stalled. the vehicle was restarted and the en...
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...
2001 KIA RIO in Palm Harbor, FL
01 rio is a lemon & safety hazard. many major repairs done including the timing belt & valves rebuilt, new cooling system, both control arms & boots. wheel defect recently recalled caused excess wear/ tear on control arms, boots, alignmen...
2001 KIA RIO in Palm Harbor, FL
01 rio is a lemon & safety hazard. many major repairs done including the timing belt & valves rebuilt, new cooling system, both control arms & boots. wheel defect recently recalled caused excess wear/ tear on control arms, boots, alignmen...
2001 KIA RIO in Palm Harbor, FL
01 rio is a lemon & safety hazard. many major repairs done including the timing belt & valves rebuilt, new cooling system, both control arms & boots. wheel defect recently recalled caused excess wear/ tear on control arms, boots, alignmen...
2001 KIA RIO in Palm Harbor, FL
01 rio is a lemon & safety hazard. many major repairs done including the timing belt & valves rebuilt, new cooling system, both control arms & boots. wheel defect recently recalled caused excess wear/ tear on control arms, boots, alignmen...
2001 KIA RIO in Palm Harbor, FL
01 rio is a lemon & safety hazard. many major repairs done including the timing belt & valves rebuilt, new cooling system, both control arms & boots. wheel defect recently recalled caused excess wear/ tear on control arms, boots, alignmen...
2006 KIA RIO in Edgewood, NM
I purchased this 2006 kia rio lx new from gracia kia of albuquerque. after driving the vehicle for several days, i noticed that the car has a tendency to "walk" or "wobble" at freeway speeds of 65 mph or higher on primarily concrete freeway...
2004 KIA RIO in Charlotte, NC
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle continuously stalled. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer six times but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. updated 12/01/06.
2004 KIA RIO in Bonifay, FL
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at speeds below 25 mph, the transmission would not downshift, causing severe hesitation. the dealership determined the problem was in the transmission and no repair was available. 11/30/06.
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