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2005 KIA RIO in Canton, GA
Failure of vehicle repair x 3 weeks. 3 different repairs, still not fixed. kia refuses to give loan/rental to drive while performing warranty work. car will not run, stopped in middle of interstate almost killing my college student x 3+.read more / reply »
2004 KIA RIO in True, WV
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined upon examination that both rotors needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the rotors. then, the vehicl...
2004 KIA RIO in True, WV
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined upon examination that both rotors needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the rotors. then, the vehicl...
2004 KIA RIO in True, WV
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined upon examination that both rotors needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the rotors. then, the vehicl...
2004 KIA RIO in True, WV
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined upon examination that both rotors needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the rotors. then, the vehicl...
2001 KIA RIO in Lewes, DE
I own a 2001 kia rio, i have had nothing but problems since i purchased the car, the dealership refuses to assist with any of them. i no longer have use of my front doors and have to climb through the back door to get into the car. this has...
2001 KIA RIO in Lewes, DE
I own a 2001 kia rio, i have had nothing but problems since i purchased the car, the dealership refuses to assist with any of them. i no longer have use of my front doors and have to climb through the back door to get into the car. this has...
2006 KIA RIO in Victorville, CA
When driving vehicle everything turns off in car and jerks and starts heading towards the right. this has happened twice on highway 395 and once on interstate 15. also while the car is in a drive through the car has stalled more than twice.
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...
2006 KIA RIO in Apple Valley, CA
Bought car in 01-06 started to get an air bag light on driver side in 05-06. first time was due to malfunction seat belt pretensioner ordered. went back 06-21 replaced with seat belt retractor. second time on 07-18 airbag light remained on...
2006 KIA RIO in Apple Valley, CA
Bought car in 01-06 started to get an air bag light on driver side in 05-06. first time was due to malfunction seat belt pretensioner ordered. went back 06-21 replaced with seat belt retractor. second time on 07-18 airbag light remained on...
2001 KIA RIO in Orange, TX
Dt*: the contact stated while the tires were being rotated at an independent repair shop, it was determined the front wheel bearings were loose. the repair shop tightened the front wheel bearings. after the initial front wheel bearing ti...
2001 KIA RIO in Orange, TX
Dt*: the contact stated while the tires were being rotated at an independent repair shop, it was determined the front wheel bearings were loose. the repair shop tightened the front wheel bearings. after the initial front wheel bearing ti...
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...
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...
2006 KIA RIO in New Orleans, LA
Consumer 2006 kia rio air conditioner blows hot air, heavy white smoke comes from underneath hood. the engine continued to run after the radiator cap was replaced.
2006 KIA RIO in New Orleans, LA
Consumer 2006 kia rio air conditioner blows hot air, heavy white smoke comes from underneath hood. the engine continued to run after the radiator cap was replaced.
2006 KIA RIO in Baltimore, MD
While pulling rear seats back up into position i put my finger into the hole where the seat latches causing a severe cut which took 5 stitches.
2004 KIA RIO in Braintree, MA
Dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005, it has been experiencing problems with the carburetor and a bad odor that comes from the engine. the vehicle was also sold to the contact without notificati...
2004 KIA RIO in Braintree, MA
Dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005, it has been experiencing problems with the carburetor and a bad odor that comes from the engine. the vehicle was also sold to the contact without notificati...
2004 KIA RIO in Braintree, MA
Dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005, it has been experiencing problems with the carburetor and a bad odor that comes from the engine. the vehicle was also sold to the contact without notificati...
2004 KIA RIO in Braintree, MA
Dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005, it has been experiencing problems with the carburetor and a bad odor that comes from the engine. the vehicle was also sold to the contact without notificati...
2004 KIA RIO in Braintree, MA
Dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005, it has been experiencing problems with the carburetor and a bad odor that comes from the engine. the vehicle was also sold to the contact without notificati...
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...
2005 KIA RIO in Austin, TX
On september 30, 2005 a kia rio was involved in a roll over wreck that resulted in the death of one teenager who was ejected from the vehicle during the roll over and there were injuries to other passengers as well. on october 19, 2005, an...
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.
2004 KIA RIO in Chalfont, PA
My 2004 kia rio started to stall at stop signs and lights @ 24,000 i am also experiencing erratic tachometer readings (up and down) and i have had a continued rough idle. i have brought the car to my dealer on more than 6 occasions and at...
2004 KIA RIO in Chalfont, PA
My 2004 kia rio started to stall at stop signs and lights @ 24,000 i am also experiencing erratic tachometer readings (up and down) and i have had a continued rough idle. i have brought the car to my dealer on more than 6 occasions and at...
2004 KIA RIO in Chalfont, PA
My 2004 kia rio started to stall at stop signs and lights @ 24,000 i am also experiencing erratic tachometer readings (up and down) and i have had a continued rough idle. i have brought the car to my dealer on more than 6 occasions and at...
2006 KIA RIO in La Quinta, CA
After owning my brand new kia rio for only 2 weeks, i experienced a tire blowout on the freeway. fortunately, i was not injured. this car is equipped with kumho tires. i do not feel safe driving this car. i have reported this incident t...
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...
2001 KIA RIO in Flint, MI
Purchased car, 2001 kia rio, in october of 2000. within a few days airbag light came on. this occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. recall was received for fuel s...
2001 KIA RIO in Flint, MI
Purchased car, 2001 kia rio, in october of 2000. within a few days airbag light came on. this occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. recall was received for fuel s...
2001 KIA RIO in Flint, MI
Purchased car, 2001 kia rio, in october of 2000. within a few days airbag light came on. this occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. recall was received for fuel s...
2001 KIA RIO in Flint, MI
Purchased car, 2001 kia rio, in october of 2000. within a few days airbag light came on. this occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. recall was received for fuel s...
2001 KIA RIO in Flint, MI
Purchased car, 2001 kia rio, in october of 2000. within a few days airbag light came on. this occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. recall was received for fuel s...
2001 KIA RIO in Flint, MI
Purchased car, 2001 kia rio, in october of 2000. within a few days airbag light came on. this occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. recall was received for fuel s...
2001 KIA RIO in Philadelphia, MS
Certain passenger vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. if cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result and become progressively worse over time. campaign number:...
2004 KIA RIO in Vineland, NJ
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes did not respond. the vehicle stopped when hitting another vehicle. there was a police report taken at the scene. the vehicle was driven to the de...
2005 KIA RIO in San Sebastian, PR
Dt*: the contact stated the brakes on the vehicle have been making loud screeching noises every time the brake pedal is depressed at 10mph. the vehicle has been taken to a service dealer for repair where they determined the discs were sli...
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.
2001 KIA RIO in Monroe, MI
Check engine light seldom goes off. took car to dealership for service and to resolve this problem, light went back on in less than 100 miles after leaving the dealership. same thing happened last time i took it in.
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...
2004 KIA RIO in Red Bluff, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the accelerator pedal stuck. the problem occurred multiple times while the accelerator was pressed down for a distance. the lever that is attached to the housing block was manually pushed back. the vehicle was in...
2004 KIA RIO in Manito, IL
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers failed. the retaining nut on the windshield wiper arm loosens, causing the windshield wipers not to function. the dealership inspected and tightened the retaining nut, but the problem still e...
2005 KIA RIO in Panama City, FL
At about 5,000 miles or maybe even sooner i began to detect and hear something that sounded and acted like the transmission. each time taking vehicle for oil change i told the service technician to check the transmission. it jumped in...
2001 KIA RIO in San Antonio, TX
(1) there were no events leading up to the engine failure (2) for no reason what so ever, the engine just seized while i was sitting at a stop sign. there was plenty of oil and water in the engine. all routine maintenance had been perfor...
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