Major Problems with Kia Rio - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Rio model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the Rio. Older Rio vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Kia Rio Problems

TIRES
2002 Kia Rio June 10, 2002 Victims: 4

The consumer states that the left front tire had a blow out at 70 mph. aftermarket equipment was installed at 7,000 miles, tire size 165/70r14 and the dot# unavailable. *mr the consumer states that the tires were oem switched by the dealer at 4132 miles. the first set developed large blisters on the inside tire walls. the consumer was driving on a bridge when he lost control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle swerved to the left, hit the guardrail which caused the vehicle to ping across the highway and hit an embankment, ...

BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2005 Kia Rio September 30, 2005 Victims: 4

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 investigating officer went to the place where the vehicle had been towed and removed the three back seat belts because he discovered that two of the back seat belts would not hold their buckle. the teenager who was ejected and died was in the seat where one of those two belts were ...

AIR BAGS
2002 Kia Rio May 8, 2003 Victims: 3 Mileage: 27000 miles

While driving at 65/70 mph on the freeway, the vehicle was involved in an accident, the air bags failed to deploy, and the seat belts did not restrain the occupants in the vehicle. *jb

What is the most common problem with Kia Rio?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Rio relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Rio years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 176 ENGINE 74 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 72 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 63 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 54 ENGINE 50 FRONTAL 48 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 35 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 32 SEAT BELTS 31 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 27 STEERING 25 WHEELS 24 SUSPENSION 22 SERVICE BRAKES 22 GASOLINE 21 BODY 20 POWER TRAIN 18 DELIVERY 16 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16 TIRES 14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14 RIM 14 EQUIPMENT 13 WHEEL BEARING 12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 9 LATCH 9 REAR/OTHER 9 IGNITION 9 STRUCTURE 8 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 8 SEATS 8 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 8 ROTOR 7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7 VISIBILITY/WIPER 7 VISIBILITY 6 DOOR 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM 6 FRONT 6 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 6 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 6 AIR CONDITIONER 5 ANCHORAGE 5 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 5 FRONT UNDERHOOD 5 WIRING 4 RETRACTOR 4 CALIPER 4 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 4 TANK ASSEMBLY 4 HUBCAP/COVER 4 SIDE/WINDOW 4 FUEL PUMP 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 3 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 3 TREAD/BELT 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 SWITCH 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 AXLE ASSEMBLY 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 LOWER BALL JOINT 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 WINDSHIELD 2 BUMPERS 2 FRONT 2 COLUMN SHIFT 2 DISC 2 MECHANICAL 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 COOLING SYSTEM 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 MODULE 2 PADS 2 WEBBING 2 SHOES/LININGS 2 REAR 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 INJECTORS 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 COLUMN 2 FAN/MOTOR 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 DISC 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 DRUM 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 RACK AND PINION 1 SWITCH 1 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 LINKAGES 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 ELECTRICAL 1 DRUM 1 REAR WINDOW 1 PUMP 1 LOCK 1 FAN 1 HORN 1 AXLE HUBS 1 SEAL 1 LATCH 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 TRUNK LID 1 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 CABLES 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 VALVE 1 HUB 1 LABELS 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE 1 MOTOR 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1
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