We found the following complaints for KIA RIO (2001)
Read complaints for KIA RIO (2001)
While driving airbag light illuminated. Took vehicle todealer,whostated that air bags were inoperable, and would not deploy. Air bag module needed to bereplaced. Also, rear seat belt ondriver's side did not operate properly,half of the belt wastorn .
While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out.dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood.the consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway.a week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on.replaced/repaired the following;replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals,front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.*scc
Air bag light kept flashing on/off before remaining on. Would also came on, andthenwent off on its own. Been to dealership at least 6 times, andmechanic indicatedrepair was done.however,problem reappeared.
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
Whiledriving consumer was invovled in an accident, most of the damage was front side passenger side. In result the vehicle was totaled. Airbags did not deploy. Please provide additional information. Ts
Consumer states air bag light comes on and stays on has been fixed once and now it is back on again.
The vehicle was involved in a head on collision yet none the vehicles airbags deployed.*nlm
Neither airbag deployed in my accident.
Srs light/overdrive light andengine check light will flashintermittently whilevehicle is in motion. Dealer has replaced clock spring, however,srs problem has reoccurred.
The air bag light keeps coming on. It has been in the shop 5 times to correct this problem. They don't know what is causing this, but they say it is safe to drive. I,m not so sure about that.
While driving, the consumer experienced an accident where the air bags deployed.the dealer has been contacted.mrscc
Problems with vehicle's engine. *mr when the consumer attempted to accelerate from slowing down, the vehicle jerked into gear.the dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle after several visits.many people have experienced this same problem per dealer.the front end made noises, and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer on five occasions for the air bag.*sc
Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 kia rio had the air bag light on the dashboard. Theconsumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but it wasnot checked for the air bag light. The consumersaid that the dealer did a visual check. The tires were prematurely worn out.the consumer specifically said it was because of the wheel recall 50v159000 that the tires were replaced. Front and rear brakes have had to be replaced also at 20,000 miles.updaed
Air bag warining light came on and would not go off.vehicle was taken todeaership, where the air bag module was taken out.dealership did not receive part(s) to correct problem until 9/22/00, which caused owner todrive around for 3 weeks without an air bag. Thiswas an unsafe condition.the newone failed after 3 days in car.but further tests said sensor was okay.
The air bag light illuminated, and never went off, the dealer stated nothing was wrong.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a hit and run. Consumer lost control of vehicle, hit a guardrail, and slammed into a hill. None of theairbags deployed. Driver sustained neck and chest injuries. Driver was wearing seatbelt.
This will be the 4th time vehicle will be in service because of air bag warning light, the module for driver's side air bag replaced has been replaced twice, check history found air bag on driver's side had been replaced, diagnosis found internal short in air bag wirning harness, wiring harness repaired. Cj
While driving 40 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact,both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driversustained major injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
While driving at40 mphconsumerwas involved in a front end collision.upon impact, air bags did notdeploy.also, no air bag warninglight appeared prior to the crash.the consumer was traveling northbound in the curb lane when the other vehicle turned left into the path of the consumer's vehicle. *sc
Rental vehicle: budget car rental, tampa, florida, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 35 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Consumer states that the front passenger seat belt did not work adequately, there were 2 injuries in the accident.
Air bag warning would come on sporadically. Owner then took vehicle to dealership.dealership replaced a sensor.vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which neither dual air bag deployed.police that came on site stated stated that air bags should have deployed due to location and extent of damage.please describe details.
While driving the airbag light illuminated and stayed on.took to dealer and the dealer replaced the combination switch.airbag light has illuminated again. Consumer states' the fix for the airbag is not working. Please describe further. Ts
Clock spring failed causing air bag light to illuminate.nlm
I was involved in a 45mph head on collision. The other car was a chevy cobalt. She had run a stop sign and hit us in the front. I was the passenger in the kia both me and the driver of the kia were forced into the windshield and he hit his off the steering wheel as well. Neither of the airbags in my car went off. But both the airbags in the cobalt did. My car was also called a total with damage done to the front bumper and framing. Two mechanics that looked at the car could not believe that the airbags did not deploy.
While driving at 30/35mphand involved in a frontal collision none of the air bagsdeployed on impact.
The vehicle was involved in an accident where thedual airbags didn't deploy.the dealer had been notified.scc
Airbag light has been on since january 2002. Dealer found no problem. Then onmay 15 2002 consumer hit a mailbox at 45 mph, and neither airbag deployed. $ 4500.00 damage to vehicle. The consumer replace front tires several times possible suspension problem.
While driving air bag warning lightappeared on the dashboard intermittently.
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 more check engine light comes on but goes off before i can get it checked and so i am getting nowhere and i am scared too death off having a accident because of this issue i think this is a real safety issue it is a 2001 kia rio can you help me i have contacted kia already.
Air bag light comes onand will stay on for a long period of time andgo off.dealer made the repairs and it is still defective.
Consume r was traveling at a normal speed andvehiclewas hit from the side.upon impact,driver's side airbag didn't deploy.
I bought my car used, and have had it for only six months.i read the other complaints filed and feel a little better knowing that it isn't just my car with the problems.but i wish the dealers would recognize that they are ripping us off by not fixing the obviously defective parts.my rio has the check engine light on (not all of the time) but when it does come on it is accompanied by the the flashing overdrive off light.this usually lasts for a couple of days.just when i was getting used to that the engine started shaking with only the check engine light on, it did not stall but it would have if i didn't pull into a parking lot and turn the car off.a few hours later i turned it back on and no problems again until just last week the engine started shaking again.lets not leave out the minor problems though.i also have problems with my interior falling apart and my cover for my fuses falls off every time i get in.my paint is peeling off, i have had to replace my battery that died out of nowhere.my warranty is almost up and i have had no help with these problems thus far.
Engine check light came on within months of purchase.dealer has advised consumerthatvehicle had an electrical problem. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on numerous occasions. Dealer has changedbattery twice, andalternator, butproblem still exists.
Dt: the concusmerwasinvolved in an accident and a tire blew out.after the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said firestartedfrom heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005. The consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purcahsed. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times.
Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10136024 component: wheels gas ignition? you tell me?when are these people going to be compensated for their lemons kia-2001details: dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said fire started from heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005.the consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purchased. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times. Occurrences: 1 injuries: 0 fail date: 08/06/2005 deaths: 0 date added to database: 9/9/2005 [file] your own complaint on this model car.
Problems with 2001 kia rio.*mrthe consumer's vehicle experienced multiple fuel system problems.the consumer received a recall notice in reference to the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly.the consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the problems were not related.the vehicle also had other problems.the engine would hesitate while driving.the dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires.the rear end vibrated.the dealer replaced both rear dampers.the consumer heard a clunking noise during acceleration.the dealer determined that he motor mounts were cracked.the rear wheel bearings were worn excessively.
I was driving home from work, and when i was approximately 1 minute from my home, my check engine light came on, and my car began "chugging". I made it as far as 3 houses away from my driveway when my car just stalled out. Rather than re-starting, i decided to roll to my driveway. I didn't even make it as far as my driveway, and my car caught on fire. The black smoke was so thick, you couldn't even see through it. My whole engine went up in flames, and my car is now totaled. I have had absolutely no problems with this car until now.
This is a kia rio 4 dr. 2001 ..with 12,000 aprox miles when the ecu fuse broke, on hwy 127 near death valley ..had to get towed into my destination.it took about 5 days to get a part from calif,ups to me from a friend, i changed the fuel level sensor,,which i thought was the problem...the nearest kia dealer was 80 miles away in las vegas,,,i later discovered that it was a blown ecu fuse..not a sensor..i then drove the car aptrox 500 miles back to caloif,when it blew again on the hwy 15 near fontana,...i took the car to kia dealer in ontario calif, they only did 2 warranty items on the car.#1 was an upgrade of the ecm.and #2 replaced a fuel dist sensor////the dealer said it would fix the fuse issue,,,which i told them up front.they returned the car i was going back to nevadait blew a fuse ecu on hwy 15had it towed home again,,,,the dealer picked up the car from rialto 10 miles away from my parents....they had the car 4 days and told me it would take aprox 600$ to get under the dash where they believe there is a short that is causing this ecu to blow,,i had the car returned on my aaa again took it for a second opinion,,,again they also said it could be under the dash and the amount they wanted to fix it and keep the car for about 3 or 4 days to make sure the problem was fixed.the dealer never test drove the car after the warranty work..as per the invoice mileage in and mileage out...they said they could not duplicate the problem...again...after the 2nd opinion..i had to tow it again when i was driving it home on the streets..that was 55 miles from my parents house...i have all the aaa records on towing ...i'm out of tows...this car could cause an accident ....only because the car will stop running with out any notice and so far i was lucky that nothing went wrong.
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, alignment, tires, costing thousands of avoidable repairs. Fuel intake did come lose, nearly causing an engine fire due to defective part which was recalled.it continuously misfires, engine knocks, stalls.ecm was recalled but didn't fix the problem.replaced spark plugs & wires (3 times in 6 months), ignition coil, sensors (oxygen, knock, crankshaft, temp).it stops for a 1-2 days, then comes back.annoying & dangerous.also has acceleration problem.at times, it won't go over 40 mph & also accelerates by itself.brakes have completely failed, though there's no crack in the line, no leaking fluid. The car is a complete lemon.online, there are hundreds of similar complaints.dealers are aware but conveniently can't seem to diagnose the problems especially misfiring.consumers get nickel & dimed doing needless repairs that don't fix the problem. The optima had similar problems w/crankshaft pos. Sensor which was recalled, but dealer denies any relation to problems with the rio. Another problem - lack of availability & high cost of parts.its bait/switch to sell a car with known problems, then guess at needless repairs & sell parts at an astronomical markup.it's cheap to buy, but repair costs make it very expensive.research shows misfiring/engine knock has also led to engine fires.also problems with air bags.my airbag light has been on since purchased, but dealer has yet to fix it. Also door locking problems, people being locked in vehicles.my drivers door locks by itself (manual locks). In case of engine fire or accident, a lock malfunction could cause unnecessary death/injury. These are known problems with hundreds of complaints, yet kia has done nothing to address them.the 01 rio is a lemon and safety hazard.
Dash lights will not work. Come off and on. Check engine also comes off and on. Repaired twice, still comes on after short drive. Warned by police for dash lights. Car will be towed because unsafe driving condition. Can not afford costly repair to wiring system at this time.
Engine check light came on within months of purchase.dealer has advised consumerthatvehicle had an electrical problem. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on numerous occasions. Dealer has changedbattery twice, andalternator, butproblem still exists.
Consumer states vehicle have cut off while driving, vehicle tow to dealer, battery was replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
While parked vehicle would not start, vehicle tow to dealer and replaced alternator and rechargedbattery. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle lost power while driving, vehicle tow to dealer;dealertightened negative cable and recharged battery. Feel free to provide any further information.
It is difficult to enter the car with the key and when i pull the door handle the lock drops down to the close position and i can't get out this happens on the driver's side and the frontpassenger side,i have to hold the lock on the up position with a piece of metal or leave the rear doors unlocked in case i have to jump out..this car is a lemon i have replaced sensors alternator, starter, acparts and many other parts the only thing good is the transmission and the engine...
While parked vehicle would not start, vehicle tow to dealer and replaced alternator and rechargedbattery. Feel free to provide any further information.
Engine check light came on within months of purchase.dealer has advised consumerthatvehicle had an electrical problem. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on numerous occasions. Dealer has changedbattery twice, andalternator, butproblem still exists.
Vehicle was not assembled with a horn, andvehicle will not pass inspection.dealership isnot willing to examine the vehicle.please provide any additional information/attachments.
On two occasionsvehicle stalled out and died at highway speeds without warning. Dealer has inspectedvehicle twice, and could not duplicate or correctproblem. Manufacturer has been notified. Transmission failed too.
2 years ago i noticed that the car does not want to start when it has not been driven for a long period of time (12 hrs).i took the engine cover off and tried to start the car with the remote starter.i noticed that there were sparks coming from the distributor and the spark plug wires.took car in to dealer and all was done was changed spark plug wire and problem still happens.dealer just wants to change the wire and plugs.
Engine check light came on while driving and remained on. Had taken to dealership at least 4 different times forengine checklight. Was informed problem cannot be located.mechanic did replace computer which temporarily solvedproblem, but problemhas come back.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
I purchased a 2001 kia rio approximately 1 month ago.i have had 2 separate occasions where i have inserted the key into the ignition and have not been able to turn the key to start the vehicle.on both occasions, the only thing that would correct the problem was to shake the steering wheel vigorously.i could use some information on what might be the cause of this.thank you.*la
Key jams in ignition.
It is difficult to enter the car with the key and when i pull the door handle the lock drops down to the close position and i can't get out this happens on the driver's side and the frontpassenger side,i have to hold the lock on the up position with a piece of metal or leave the rear doors unlocked in case i have to jump out..this car is a lemon i have replaced sensors alternator, starter, acparts and many other parts the only thing good is the transmission and the engine...
While turning on the vehicleengine check light appeared on the dashboardand remained on.vehicle was takento the dealer for inspection, and mechanicdetermined thatwiring system needed to be replaced.
While driving 50 mph vehicle caught onfire.
While driving 40 mph up an incline vehicleran rough.consumer noticed smokewas coming from under the hood.consumer immediately pulled over. Within a half a minute,vehicle was on fire.
I was driving home from work, and when i was approximately 1 minute from my home, my check engine light came on, and my car began "chugging". I made it as far as 3 houses away from my driveway when my car just stalled out. Rather than re-starting, i decided to roll to my driveway. I didn't even make it as far as my driveway, and my car caught on fire. The black smoke was so thick, you couldn't even see through it. My whole engine went up in flames, and my car is now totaled. I have had absolutely no problems with this car until now.
While driving 40 mph onan incline vehicle was running roughly. Consumernoticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer immediately pulled over, and within a half a minute,it was on fire.
Dt:the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in.another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame.also, there wasan exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it wouldnot hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixedit the bolts fell out. The callerhad to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said itwill pass inspectionwith the light on. Manufacturer said they could notdo anything to help the callerbecause thewarranty expired.the caller saidfuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. Thedashboard lights,headlights and otherexteriorlightswent out.
Dt:the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in.another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame.also, there wasan exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it wouldnot hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixedit the bolts fell out. The callerhad to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said itwill pass inspectionwith the light on. Manufacturer said they could notdo anything to help the callerbecause thewarranty expired.the caller saidfuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. Thedashboard lights,headlights and otherexteriorlightswent out.
Parked car at work came back out and the door lock was down tried to pull up but is stuck or caught on something. The way the screws are in the door 2 of them cannot be taken out without having the door open. With long legs its very difficult to get in and out of vehicle!!! also trouble with the engine misfiring of sparkplug with some loss of power.
Vehicle was takento dealer to beserviced four times for the check engine light. Since last inspection it could not be determined as to why the check engine light came on.
2 years ago i noticed that the car does not want to start when it has not been driven for a long period of time (12 hrs).i took the engine cover off and tried to start the car with the remote starter.i noticed that there were sparks coming from the distributor and the spark plug wires.took car in to dealer and all was done was changed spark plug wire and problem still happens.dealer just wants to change the wire and plugs.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
2001 kio rio.purchased car new from dealer.shortly after purchase of vehicle it shut itself off while slowed down in traffic. After the dealer checked the car, dealer said they would have to put in a new transmission.problem keeps occurring and dealer kept offering different reasons this is happening: type of gas used, gas cap not completely on correctly.numerous times we have brought it into the dealer, they keep telling us they can not find a problem with it when there obviously is.
Oil leaks at the bottom and the top of the engine. Gasket cyl head and head cover slips out. All seal from top and bottom of the car leaks. Steering shakes very bad when the ac is running. (head gasket & cam seals leaks)
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, alignment, tires, costing thousands of avoidable repairs. Fuel intake did come lose, nearly causing an engine fire due to defective part which was recalled.it continuously misfires, engine knocks, stalls.ecm was recalled but didn't fix the problem.replaced spark plugs & wires (3 times in 6 months), ignition coil, sensors (oxygen, knock, crankshaft, temp).it stops for a 1-2 days, then comes back.annoying & dangerous.also has acceleration problem.at times, it won't go over 40 mph & also accelerates by itself.brakes have completely failed, though there's no crack in the line, no leaking fluid. The car is a complete lemon.online, there are hundreds of similar complaints.dealers are aware but conveniently can't seem to diagnose the problems especially misfiring.consumers get nickel & dimed doing needless repairs that don't fix the problem. The optima had similar problems w/crankshaft pos. Sensor which was recalled, but dealer denies any relation to problems with the rio. Another problem - lack of availability & high cost of parts.its bait/switch to sell a car with known problems, then guess at needless repairs & sell parts at an astronomical markup.it's cheap to buy, but repair costs make it very expensive.research shows misfiring/engine knock has also led to engine fires.also problems with air bags.my airbag light has been on since purchased, but dealer has yet to fix it. Also door locking problems, people being locked in vehicles.my drivers door locks by itself (manual locks). In case of engine fire or accident, a lock malfunction could cause unnecessary death/injury. These are known problems with hundreds of complaints, yet kia has done nothing to address them.the 01 rio is a lemon and safety hazard.
I have a 2001 kia rio - i have had nothing but problems with it since i bought it. The engine shakes ( causing the whole car to shake ) intermittently and it does not shift into gear properly ( it is an automatic transmission ) causing the car to hesitate when i accelerate onto highways. I feel this is a real safety issue as i am afraid of getting into an accident because of this problem. I have taken it to the dealer repeatedly, even while it was actually shaking violently and they have the same answer every time...the computer does not tell them that anything is defective on the car - therefore, they can not fix it.i have asked them to replace the computer chip as it obviously is defective if it can't find anything wrong with a car that is running this poorly ...but they refused to do so.it has also had other problems. The car has stalled several times for no reason as i go around a corner ( also a very dangerous problem ) and they were unable to find anything wrong on those occassions either. The airconditioning had to be totally replaced when the car was only 9 months old. The engine mounts collapsed and had to be replaced after only one year. The molding inside the car is constantly coming off. I know of 4 other kia rio owners who have all had similar problems with their cars and all of them have traded in the rios at a great loss rather than put up with the continuous problems. I also want to get rid of my rio but the value of the car is so much less than what i owe on it ( after 3 years of paying on it ) that i can not afford to do so. I have seen many other similar complaints on your website, yet kia denies that there have been any problems with therio.
Consumer stated while driving at various speeds vehiclestalled.also, atransmission problem.
Owner was driving at approximately 50 mph and the engine stalled. The owner lost steering and brake power this defect has happened at least 3 times and the dealer has changed the compressor. Now the vehicle is still experiencing this defect. Owner says the oil was changed every 3000 miles.provide further details.
Problem with 2001 kia rio engine stalled.*mr the engine light had come on due to overheating, and the fuel pump stopped working due to water contamination in the gas tank.the temperature went up once the fuel box was broken due to an accident which caused the radiator fuse to blow. *sc
Vehicle fire originating from the vehicle fuel lines.*mras the consumer was driving, she noticed that something smelled hot in the interior of the vehicle.the consumer then turned the engine off, discovered the smoke coming out of the hood, and saw flames within the engine compartment of the vehicle that continued to grow.prior to the fire, the consumer noticed that the vehicle decreased in power while driving and the check engine light illuminated.the consumer attempted to get the vehicle repaired the next day and the dealer couldn't get to it until the following week, and was told that driving the vehicle wouldn't harm the vehicle.(a similar occurrence of the check engine light happened a year prior to this event)the fire began in the passenger side of the engine near the bulkhead area of the two metal fuel lines that ran along the bulkhead.*scc *nlm
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 warranty, so i am unable to use my passenger side door. Also car stalls when it rains and shakes really bad when it does run.i have to get a ride when it rains, interior lights don't work, bumper has come loose....continual problems with spark plugs, and leaks oil.
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 more check engine light comes on but goes off before i can get it checked and so i am getting nowhere and i am scared too death off having a accident because of this issue i think this is a real safety issue it is a 2001 kia rio can you help me i have contacted kia already.
I was driving home from work, and when i was approximately 1 minute from my home, my check engine light came on, and my car began "chugging". I made it as far as 3 houses away from my driveway when my car just stalled out. Rather than re-starting, i decided to roll to my driveway. I didn't even make it as far as my driveway, and my car caught on fire. The black smoke was so thick, you couldn't even see through it. My whole engine went up in flames, and my car is now totaled. I have had absolutely no problems with this car until now.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
The vehicle stalled without warning.
Vehicle stalled without prior warning.also, engine check light appears ondashboard. Dealership is aware of the problem.
While driving about 65 mph on the highway,the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart afterpullingover to the side of the road.the vehicle was towed to the dealership for an analysis.please fill in additional information.
I bought my car used, and have had it for only six months.i read the other complaints filed and feel a little better knowing that it isn't just my car with the problems.but i wish the dealers would recognize that they are ripping us off by not fixing the obviously defective parts.my rio has the check engine light on (not all of the time) but when it does come on it is accompanied by the the flashing overdrive off light.this usually lasts for a couple of days.just when i was getting used to that the engine started shaking with only the check engine light on, it did not stall but it would have if i didn't pull into a parking lot and turn the car off.a few hours later i turned it back on and no problems again until just last week the engine started shaking again.lets not leave out the minor problems though.i also have problems with my interior falling apart and my cover for my fuses falls off every time i get in.my paint is peeling off, i have had to replace my battery that died out of nowhere.my warranty is almost up and i have had no help with these problems thus far.
My car stalled while driving would not restart towed to dealer. Found no problem car started for them.retrieved car stopped for gas, car would not restart, was towed back to dealer.found glitch in cpu was reprogramed. Got car back, two hours later car would not restart towed back to dealer.replaced fuel pump, car ran for three days then again would not start has now been towed back to dealer.
Engine check light turned on and off mutiple times within the year. Engine finally no longer operated.
I was driving home from work, and when i was approximately 1 minute from my home, my check engine light came on, and my car began "chugging". I made it as far as 3 houses away from my driveway when my car just stalled out. Rather than re-starting, i decided to roll to my driveway. I didn't even make it as far as my driveway, and my car caught on fire. The black smoke was so thick, you couldn't even see through it. My whole engine went up in flames, and my car is now totaled. I have had absolutely no problems with this car until now.
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 lurch and chug. It stalled at a light and restarted when i turned the key. I applied the accelerator and it revved to a higher gear and lunged forward then immediately tried to stall in the intersection. I nursed the vehicle back home. It was taken to a mechanic where the code claimed an o2 censor was bad. What was found was a plug missing from a panel area (?). Thought car was fixed. Went to drive it home and again the same identical problem only this time the engine light did not come on, my only indication of the problem was the attempt at stalling again! this happened after the engine was warmed up. Same symptoms and problems only no warning engine light. This is a life threatening danger since it happens with no warning and kia has failed to notify us of any recall notices they have issued concerning our vehicle even though they had our address from us paying them for the car note each month! something needs to be done about their lack of notice to owners and warm engine stalling problems. I have no way of getting the car to a dealer since it will not stay running!
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.
Rio engine stalling.issues also with warranty.nar 07/28/2003*mrconsumers are very disatisfied with dealership and vehicle, please review for further investigations.
The driver noticed that fluid was leaking fluid from underneath the vehicle and the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic can not duplicate the problem at this time. Please provided further details.
Vehicle shakes and vibrates and shuts off without prior warning. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
The consumer parked the vehicle and left the engine running.after a few minutes, the consumer returned to find the vehicle on fire.the fire department determined the cause of the fire was due to a mechanical failure.please provide any additional information.
2001 kia rio with engine failure**nar**cc
Vehicle will shutdown without prior warning. Consumerwill fill in additional information.
While driving, the consumer heard a loud clinking sound coming from the trunk area. Consumer thought that he was hit. However, when turning around to proceed, theengine completely failed.the consumer tookthevehicle to the dealer and was told that it sounded like the starter was gone. The consumer took the vehicle to a private mechanic and was told that the engine needed to be replaced.
Intermittently engine check light comes on/off. Dealer has inspected this vehicle several times and still problem recurring.
The engine light illuminated on the dashboard, the dealer was unable to remedy the problem.
(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 performed.i am now being told i will have to replace the entire engine.i am 14,000 miles over the 60,000 mile warranty.i haven't even owned this care an entire year.
The check engine light was on all the time and the vehicle wouldn't go in to overdrive.*pheven after the engine control module was reprogrammed, the vehcile continued to stall.*ph
Engine check light has illuminated 6 times since purcahse of vehicle. Vehicle is shaking while sitting still and hesitating when starting up.kia was not contacted.
Consumer states that while driving thevehicle cut off. Had vehicle serviced. The enginemotor was gone, as a result of the no engine compression.
Consumer's brand new vehicle has cut off twice. It doesn't give any warning before it cuts off.dealer has looked at it, and they can't find a remedy. Consumer will add more information.
Consumer stated the malfunction light came on and the vehicle stalled when thebrakes were applied. Dealer was not notified at this time. Nlmjlg
Engine checklight will continueously stay on andvehicle will intermittently stalling out. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not findcause.
The day after purchase the consumer noticed a significant decrease in power, the vehicle had trouble shifting, the check engine light illuminates and the overdrive light blinks.nlm
While trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning steering wheel real hard.took to dealer.dealer replacedball joint and hub.next morningwhile driving onhighway, steering came loose.ball joint and hub disintegrated.tape player inoperatve.vehicle runs rough in mornings.trunk hard to unlock, dealer replaced trunk lock.right rear door lock stuck.rattle was present due to dash rubbing against carrier frame, dealer added insulation, noise ceased.
When i bought the kia it had eicler prob then engien prob and more elic.
Consumer states that the motor locked while driving. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and refused to repair the vehicle. Feel free to provide any further information.nlm
While driving ,engine light came on, vehicle started to vibrate, and 10 minus later caught on fire. Dealer contacted.
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
Vehicle has been in repair shop fifteen times with no satisfaction.consumer can be driving on road,and the vehicle cuts off. Sometimescan restart it,and sometimes cannot restart vehicle.she is afraid it is going to kill her daughter.mechanic insists there is nothing wrong with vehicle.
Christmas day, 2003 immediate and engulfing engine fire while my car was idling for a very short period of time.
While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out.dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood.the consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway.a week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on.replaced/repaired the following;replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals,front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.*scc
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
Dt:the consumer owns a 2001 kia rio and is having problems with the exhaust system. The consumer smelled an odor coming from the exhaust system. She has reported this problem to the dealer and they said everything was fine. The hanger under the exhaust system broke and now there is a noise. It was welded back together three times and it has broken again.
Dt:the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in.another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame.also, there wasan exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it wouldnot hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixedit the bolts fell out. The callerhad to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said itwill pass inspectionwith the light on. Manufacturer said they could notdo anything to help the callerbecause thewarranty expired.the caller saidfuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. Thedashboard lights,headlights and otherexteriorlightswent out.
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
I bought my car used, and have had it for only six months.i read the other complaints filed and feel a little better knowing that it isn't just my car with the problems.but i wish the dealers would recognize that they are ripping us off by not fixing the obviously defective parts.my rio has the check engine light on (not all of the time) but when it does come on it is accompanied by the the flashing overdrive off light.this usually lasts for a couple of days.just when i was getting used to that the engine started shaking with only the check engine light on, it did not stall but it would have if i didn't pull into a parking lot and turn the car off.a few hours later i turned it back on and no problems again until just last week the engine started shaking again.lets not leave out the minor problems though.i also have problems with my interior falling apart and my cover for my fuses falls off every time i get in.my paint is peeling off, i have had to replace my battery that died out of nowhere.my warranty is almost up and i have had no help with these problems thus far.
Consumer has an issue that the lug wench that came with the vehicle was unable to break loose the lugs:nuts and/or applied the proper torque when tightened.dealer was notified.dealer informed the consumer that tool meets the dot specs.
I was driving down the road in my 2001 kia rio and it started to run really funny and the next thing i knew i stepped on the gas and the wasn't accelerating anymore so i pulled over and looked out the passenger side window and the car was on fire so i got out and called 911.the car has been deemed a total loss.
It is difficult to enter the car with the key and when i pull the door handle the lock drops down to the close position and i can't get out this happens on the driver's side and the frontpassenger side,i have to hold the lock on the up position with a piece of metal or leave the rear doors unlocked in case i have to jump out..this car is a lemon i have replaced sensors alternator, starter, acparts and many other parts the only thing good is the transmission and the engine...
While trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning steering wheel real hard.took to dealer.dealer replacedball joint and hub.next morningwhile driving onhighway, steering came loose.ball joint and hub disintegrated.tape player inoperatve.vehicle runs rough in mornings.trunk hard to unlock, dealer replaced trunk lock.right rear door lock stuck.rattle was present due to dash rubbing against carrier frame, dealer added insulation, noise ceased.
Dt:the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in.another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame.also, there wasan exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it wouldnot hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixedit the bolts fell out. The callerhad to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said itwill pass inspectionwith the light on. Manufacturer said they could notdo anything to help the callerbecause thewarranty expired.the caller saidfuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. Thedashboard lights,headlights and otherexteriorlightswent out.
My brake lights have blown out 4 times...the first time i took it to an advanced auto parts store and got the fuse replaced...2 hours later they were out again...then they told me to take it to my dealer to get a brake light switch replaced...took it to the dealer and they ignored my suggestion of a brake light switch and replaced the fuse on march 14...2 hours later the lights were out again....took car back to dealer march15.....fixed problem again this time replaced brake light switch....returned the vehicle to me march 19, by nightfall the lights were out again.dealer will not fix the problem promptly due to the fact that i paid cash for the car and i dont have a monthly payment......anyone considering purchasing a kia, please don't.
Dt:the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in.another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame.also, there wasan exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it wouldnot hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixedit the bolts fell out. The callerhad to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said itwill pass inspectionwith the light on. Manufacturer said they could notdo anything to help the callerbecause thewarranty expired.the caller saidfuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. Thedashboard lights,headlights and otherexteriorlightswent out.
Headlights failed at 40,000 miles. Low beams do not work,high beams will work if hold back lever. Fusues are fine,lamps are fine.
Consumer stated both sides of the headlights are pointed in a upward position.making it difficult to see at night.
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
I bought a 2001 kia rio in 2007 and within 8 months my fuel pump had to be replaced. A year later my car started sputtering and shutting off randomly while i drove it. I ended up having to replace the fuel pump two more times. I recently took it to the dealership were they informed me i needed another fuel pump. Im sorry but there is something wrong if i have to replace the fuel pump and filter 4 times in a 2 year time span. Now my car does not even run, and i refuse to replace the fuel pump again when i know it wont do anything.
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
Problems with 2001 kia rio.*mrthe consumer's vehicle experienced multiple fuel system problems.the consumer received a recall notice in reference to the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly.the consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the problems were not related.the vehicle also had other problems.the engine would hesitate while driving.the dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires.the rear end vibrated.the dealer replaced both rear dampers.the consumer heard a clunking noise during acceleration.the dealer determined that he motor mounts were cracked.the rear wheel bearings were worn excessively.
Nhtsa recall 03-v-352-000: on certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly, either at its service port or at the main fuel tube assembly connector to the fuel distributor assembly intake port because of quality deviations in the service port valve or main fuel tube assembly.dealers will inspect and replace the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies."kia has not yet provided an owner notification schedule". Owners should contact kia at 1-800-222-5500. Manufacturer stated they didn't know anything about a recall.recall#03v352000 *sc
Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10136024 component: wheels gas ignition? you tell me?when are these people going to be compensated for their lemons kia-2001details: dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said fire started from heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005.the consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purchased. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times. Occurrences: 1 injuries: 0 fail date: 08/06/2005 deaths: 0 date added to database: 9/9/2005 [file] your own complaint on this model car.
The consumer received a safety recall to replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly.the consumer lives in juneau and there are no roads in or out.it would cost the consumer $2500.to have the vehicle shipped to anchorage.recall# 03v352000 & 04v179000. *sc
Fuel distributor assembly was leaking. When the consumer called to make an appointment to have the recall performed, she was told no appointment was necessary on saturdays, however when the consumer arrived she was told an appointment was necessary, so the consumer had to make an appointment for the next saturday, however when she returned she was told therewere no parts available.
While driving, a motorist flashed their lights to get consumers attention, consumer noticed vehicle was on fire, an automotive analyst stated the cause of the fire was due to the failure of the fuel system components related to either a failure of the connection between the steel fuel line mounted to the firewall and the fuel injector fuel rail or a fuel line leak within the hose assembly.
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 i've owned the vehicle.the car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues:failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure.upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem i took the car in for repair.and on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.
Ref 2001 kia rio.perpetual intermittent failure of fuel pump to operate.fuel pump replaced, relay replaced, and ecm replaced.pump won't turn on at start up and periodically, the pump stops operating after it does come on while driving.no warning.causes safety problem on road by not having any power to move car off road.
Second time in 6 months that the catalytic converter has fallen apart and caused the car to stop, also 2nd time in 6 months that the fuel system pressure valve has failed.dt
Dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil,replace fuel pump,clean lines,etc..
Fax re request assistance in getting kia to ship parts fr anchorage to fix safety recall on2001 kia rio.recall# 04v179000.(fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies) *sc
When the vehicle was filled with fuel it later stalled.the dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem. *nlm
A fire began underhood and caused total damage to the vehicle.a private investigation team assesed the vehicle and determind that the defective fuel line in the back of the engine caused the fire.
I bought the car in april 2001, in may 2001 i got into an accident and had the car repaired at. No safety defect listed.
Problem with 2001 kia rio engine stalled.*mr the engine light had come on due to overheating, and the fuel pump stopped working due to water contamination in the gas tank.the temperature went up once the fuel box was broken due to an accident which caused the radiator fuse to blow. *sc
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, alignment, tires, costing thousands of avoidable repairs. Fuel intake did come lose, nearly causing an engine fire due to defective part which was recalled.it continuously misfires, engine knocks, stalls.ecm was recalled but didn't fix the problem.replaced spark plugs & wires (3 times in 6 months), ignition coil, sensors (oxygen, knock, crankshaft, temp).it stops for a 1-2 days, then comes back.annoying & dangerous.also has acceleration problem.at times, it won't go over 40 mph & also accelerates by itself.brakes have completely failed, though there's no crack in the line, no leaking fluid. The car is a complete lemon.online, there are hundreds of similar complaints.dealers are aware but conveniently can't seem to diagnose the problems especially misfiring.consumers get nickel & dimed doing needless repairs that don't fix the problem. The optima had similar problems w/crankshaft pos. Sensor which was recalled, but dealer denies any relation to problems with the rio. Another problem - lack of availability & high cost of parts.its bait/switch to sell a car with known problems, then guess at needless repairs & sell parts at an astronomical markup.it's cheap to buy, but repair costs make it very expensive.research shows misfiring/engine knock has also led to engine fires.also problems with air bags.my airbag light has been on since purchased, but dealer has yet to fix it. Also door locking problems, people being locked in vehicles.my drivers door locks by itself (manual locks). In case of engine fire or accident, a lock malfunction could cause unnecessary death/injury. These are known problems with hundreds of complaints, yet kia has done nothing to address them.the 01 rio is a lemon and safety hazard.
Consumer smelled burning rubber, and then the vehicle stalled and flames emitted from under the hood.the insurance inspector indicated the fire was caused by a fuel line failure at the passenger side firewall.the vehicle was totaled, but dealership didn't offer any contributions to fix the car.
Dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil,replace fuel pump,clean lines,etc..
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 more check engine light comes on but goes off before i can get it checked and so i am getting nowhere and i am scared too death off having a accident because of this issue i think this is a real safety issue it is a 2001 kia rio can you help me i have contacted kia already.
Fuel tank has been replaced due tovehicle having trouble starting. Also,vehicle was leaking fuel.
Dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil,replace fuel pump,clean lines,etc..
Vehicle stalls out while driving and will not restart, vehicle tow to dealer, informed that the fuel cap was loose and caused loss of pressure. Feel free to provide any further information.
Since december '03, check engine light has come on at least a dozen times. On 2 occassions, car bucks while driving and stalls. Have had it in to the dealer 4 times since december. I am now scared to drive the car for fear it will break down again.
Parked car at work came back out and the door lock was down tried to pull up but is stuck or caught on something. The way the screws are in the door 2 of them cannot be taken out without having the door open. With long legs its very difficult to get in and out of vehicle!!! also trouble with the engine misfiring of sparkplug with some loss of power.
It is difficult to enter the car with the key and when i pull the door handle the lock drops down to the close position and i can't get out this happens on the driver's side and the frontpassenger side,i have to hold the lock on the up position with a piece of metal or leave the rear doors unlocked in case i have to jump out..this car is a lemon i have replaced sensors alternator, starter, acparts and many other parts the only thing good is the transmission and the engine...
Both door locks get stuck on both the passenger side and drivers side. We have had to climb in the back seat to exit the car. This is very dangerous and could cause death or injury if a fire and could not exit the car.
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 warranty, so i am unable to use my passenger side door. Also car stalls when it rains and shakes really bad when it does run.i have to get a ride when it rains, interior lights don't work, bumper has come loose....continual problems with spark plugs, and leaks oil.
While trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning steering wheel real hard.took to dealer.dealer replacedball joint and hub.next morningwhile driving onhighway, steering came loose.ball joint and hub disintegrated.tape player inoperatve.vehicle runs rough in mornings.trunk hard to unlock, dealer replaced trunk lock.right rear door lock stuck.rattle was present due to dash rubbing against carrier frame, dealer added insulation, noise ceased.
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 been an on going problem. Not only that but the seat belts in the back keep defraying and are not safe. And the seat has metal in it that has cut through the fabric on the seats.
Consumer was unable to enter the vehicle byusing the key.when the consumerentered vehicle from the unlocked back door it was still not possible to open the doors from inside.
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.
The first time i heard a noise coming from the right front passenger side of my car and thought it was either my brakes or a pvc boot going out on my car.december 4, 2003.i was shocked to find my wheel-rim was seriously cracked.it was cracked almost the entire way around just abut an inch from the holes for the lugs.if it would have broke completely when i was driving home from arizona to fresno, california, my passenger and i could have been seriously injured or killed. I do take around 6-8 long distance trips per year.we were lucky.the wheel-rim was replaced with one purchased from a used auto parts garage.the second time this problem occurred was july 1, 2004 on the right front passenger side.again i heard the noise and thought of other possible problems, but was totally shocked when the tire repairman checked and told me that i had a crack in my rim.i called several kia dealers, one never returned my call and the other said that nothing could be done because there is no recall being done for that problem. I then went to a used auto parts store an purchased another rim and had it replaced at the tire repair shop where i do business.after thinking about it i went back and bought a spare rim just in case this problem should arise again. This time i kept the broken rim.another problem i have is the right side door won't unlock as it has come apart inside the door.the inside door panel will have to be taken off to get to the inside it to repair it.these are problems which i feel should be repaired by the dealers but of course are not being done.
While traveling at 65 mph front hood that covers motor and engine flewup and bustedfront window. Consumer and family felt they could have been killed.
While trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning steering wheel real hard.took to dealer.dealer replacedball joint and hub.next morningwhile driving onhighway, steering came loose.ball joint and hub disintegrated.tape player inoperatve.vehicle runs rough in mornings.trunk hard to unlock, dealer replaced trunk lock.right rear door lock stuck.rattle was present due to dash rubbing against carrier frame, dealer added insulation, noise ceased.
While driving emergency brake light illuminated off and on.mechanic stated that the front brake caliper errupted.
While vehicle is being driven it continuously disengages from overdrive due to transmission control modulator. This part was missing during assembly, and has not been manfactured.please give any further details.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
Problems with vehicle's engine. *mr when the consumer attempted to accelerate from slowing down, the vehicle jerked into gear.the dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle after several visits.many people have experienced this same problem per dealer.the front end made noises, and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer on five occasions for the air bag.*sc
2001 kia rio transmission has failed after only 40,000 miles. The company won't replace it unless we pay them, even though we're still covered by their 10 year/100,000 mile warranty.
I bought my car used, and have had it for only six months.i read the other complaints filed and feel a little better knowing that it isn't just my car with the problems.but i wish the dealers would recognize that they are ripping us off by not fixing the obviously defective parts.my rio has the check engine light on (not all of the time) but when it does come on it is accompanied by the the flashing overdrive off light.this usually lasts for a couple of days.just when i was getting used to that the engine started shaking with only the check engine light on, it did not stall but it would have if i didn't pull into a parking lot and turn the car off.a few hours later i turned it back on and no problems again until just last week the engine started shaking again.lets not leave out the minor problems though.i also have problems with my interior falling apart and my cover for my fuses falls off every time i get in.my paint is peeling off, i have had to replace my battery that died out of nowhere.my warranty is almost up and i have had no help with these problems thus far.
March 17 2001 is the date that i purchased my kia rio since then i have had nothing but multiple problems.my biggest complaint is the transmission it jerks between gears and shakes horribly when i go over 50mph.every time i have taken it in they tell me there is nothing wrong.i have a friend who also has the same year and model car asi and her engine has blown up twice.i have never been so afraid to drive a vehicle.
I have a 2001 kia rio - i have had nothing but problems with it since i bought it. The engine shakes ( causing the whole car to shake ) intermittently and it does not shift into gear properly ( it is an automatic transmission ) causing the car to hesitate when i accelerate onto highways. I feel this is a real safety issue as i am afraid of getting into an accident because of this problem. I have taken it to the dealer repeatedly, even while it was actually shaking violently and they have the same answer every time...the computer does not tell them that anything is defective on the car - therefore, they can not fix it.i have asked them to replace the computer chip as it obviously is defective if it can't find anything wrong with a car that is running this poorly ...but they refused to do so.it has also had other problems. The car has stalled several times for no reason as i go around a corner ( also a very dangerous problem ) and they were unable to find anything wrong on those occassions either. The airconditioning had to be totally replaced when the car was only 9 months old. The engine mounts collapsed and had to be replaced after only one year. The molding inside the car is constantly coming off. I know of 4 other kia rio owners who have all had similar problems with their cars and all of them have traded in the rios at a great loss rather than put up with the continuous problems. I also want to get rid of my rio but the value of the car is so much less than what i owe on it ( after 3 years of paying on it ) that i can not afford to do so. I have seen many other similar complaints on your website, yet kia denies that there have been any problems with therio.
Dt:the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in.another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame.also, there wasan exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it wouldnot hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixedit the bolts fell out. The callerhad to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said itwill pass inspectionwith the light on. Manufacturer said they could notdo anything to help the callerbecause thewarranty expired.the caller saidfuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. Thedashboard lights,headlights and otherexteriorlightswent out.
Consumer stated while driving at various speeds vehiclestalled.also, atransmission problem.
My over drive system they said is going to be recalled. I don't know exactly what happened but my over drive light started blinking. I would like this corrected asap. If there is a recall i would like to know.. The guy said i should get a letter. ***** dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****739077.
There is a knocking noise in the transmission, that results in the transmission needing to be replaced every 37,000 miles.
Srs light/overdrive light andengine check light will flashintermittently whilevehicle is in motion. Dealer has replaced clock spring, however,srs problem has reoccurred.
On two occasionsvehicle stalled out and died at highway speeds without warning. Dealer has inspectedvehicle twice, and could not duplicate or correctproblem. Manufacturer has been notified. Transmission failed too.
While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out.dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood.the consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway.a week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on.replaced/repaired the following;replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals,front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.*scc
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 i've owned the vehicle.the car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues:failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure.upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem i took the car in for repair.and on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.
This vehicle was wonderful at first...then problems.from the check engine light coming on an the overdrive light flashing, to my mirror on the right pasenger side not working on the inside.ibought the car with my fiance, with the intent of her driving it to work.we were on a road trip to a town 2 hours away, 2 weekends in arow with 5 people in the car.the next week my fiance said the car did not handle correctly on the way home from work, which is about 20 miles.she had me back it out of the garage and drive to the end of our streeet.something wasn't right so i parked it in the drive way, called rosemurgy's and had them send a tow truck.the axle was not looking the way it should.the checkengine light came on again .if its moist outsideshe has to start the car and let it run a minute or it acts up.besides almost having a major fatality with the axle, she was visiting a friend who's driveway was at a slant.the vehicle couldn't be taken out of park. Saturday morning she luckily got a hold of the dealership and was told to stick a metal piece or anything that would fit down the hole next to the gear shifter. Drive home with no tail lights,20 miles, with a circuit tester to go from reverse to drive.she now drives it knowing i'll sue if she is injured.she doesn't understand how she's gotten no help with these problems.imagine thinking everytime you get in your car the axle could break at anytime.imagine making sure you carry a meat thermometer in your glove box incase you get stuck on a hill?not worth the monthly payment, thank god for the warranty.
I bought my car used, and have had it for only six months.i read the other complaints filed and feel a little better knowing that it isn't just my car with the problems.but i wish the dealers would recognize that they are ripping us off by not fixing the obviously defective parts.my rio has the check engine light on (not all of the time) but when it does come on it is accompanied by the the flashing overdrive off light.this usually lasts for a couple of days.just when i was getting used to that the engine started shaking with only the check engine light on, it did not stall but it would have if i didn't pull into a parking lot and turn the car off.a few hours later i turned it back on and no problems again until just last week the engine started shaking again.lets not leave out the minor problems though.i also have problems with my interior falling apart and my cover for my fuses falls off every time i get in.my paint is peeling off, i have had to replace my battery that died out of nowhere.my warranty is almost up and i have had no help with these problems thus far.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled .vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thatcontrol module needed to be replaced, and replaced it six times. However, the problem recurred.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
Put car in park - got out of car and it rolled out of driveway into the street- got back in car to move it out of the street and the shifter would not work at all-car was towed to johnsons kia in leesburg florida-replaced shift cable assembly-dealer claimed problem was caused by rust on cable-i have the old shift cable assembly
2001 kia rio transmission has failed after only 40,000 miles. The company won't replace it unless we pay them, even though we're still covered by their 10 year/100,000 mile warranty.
Transmission jumps out of gear whenbrakes are applied.dealer is replacing transmission. Please provide additional information.
This vehicle was wonderful at first...then problems.from the check engine light coming on an the overdrive light flashing, to my mirror on the right pasenger side not working on the inside.ibought the car with my fiance, with the intent of her driving it to work.we were on a road trip to a town 2 hours away, 2 weekends in arow with 5 people in the car.the next week my fiance said the car did not handle correctly on the way home from work, which is about 20 miles.she had me back it out of the garage and drive to the end of our streeet.something wasn't right so i parked it in the drive way, called rosemurgy's and had them send a tow truck.the axle was not looking the way it should.the checkengine light came on again .if its moist outsideshe has to start the car and let it run a minute or it acts up.besides almost having a major fatality with the axle, she was visiting a friend who's driveway was at a slant.the vehicle couldn't be taken out of park. Saturday morning she luckily got a hold of the dealership and was told to stick a metal piece or anything that would fit down the hole next to the gear shifter. Drive home with no tail lights,20 miles, with a circuit tester to go from reverse to drive.she now drives it knowing i'll sue if she is injured.she doesn't understand how she's gotten no help with these problems.imagine thinking everytime you get in your car the axle could break at anytime.imagine making sure you carry a meat thermometer in your glove box incase you get stuck on a hill?not worth the monthly payment, thank god for the warranty.
While driving vehicle suddenly lost power steering.this was caused by axle failure.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
Vehicle started to vibrate like wheels were out of balance. Turned into driveway driver side rear wheel fell off with brake drum still attached to wheel . Vehicle came to stop. Kia customer service line contacted, because there was no active service bulletin offered no help. Vehicle repaired at local firestone tire store. Wheel spindle and inner and outer bearings replaced.
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 engine stalled again.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the clutch plate was replaced and to another independent repair shop, who determined the clutch assembly was detached from the fire wall.there were repairs made to reattach the clutch assembly.the dealer was not contacted.
While driving at any speed and with no warning transmission will stall whenvehicle manually switches gears. Dealer notified.
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
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 been an on going problem. Not only that but the seat belts in the back keep defraying and are not safe. And the seat has metal in it that has cut through the fabric on the seats.
9+this vehicle was involved in an accident, in which the it was impacted on the passenger's side front. Upon impact,rear driver's side seat belt disconnected,and stroke the driver in the back of the head. A child safety seat was retrained in this seat belt, but wasn't occupied at the time of the crash. Prior to the crash, seat belt were checked by the police department, and the police inspector indicated the belts were fine.
Right rear seat belt assembly , is being replaced by dealership from rubbing clips seat belt frayed and begun coming apart.contacted immediatly this car in the back seat is not safe for children !
This is the second rear seatbelt that has begun to shred with normal use.the dealer claims that nobody else has complained about this part or the kia rio.i have written a letter to the head of kia motors corporation, but with no reply.
Rental vehicle: budget car rental, tampa, florida, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 35 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Consumer states that the front passenger seat belt did not work adequately, there were 2 injuries in the accident.
Vehicle driver side seat belt is inoperative.belt does not stay fastened after being buckled.please provide more details. Ts
Dt: contact stated that both rear seat belts were not properly working.when the consumer tried to use the seat belts they will not extract enough to attach to the buckle. Consumer had an appointmentwith dealer on tuesday to have the vehicle serviced. T consume never had to use the rear seat belts until recently. Therefore,she did not know if there were prior problems with the rear seat belts.upon inspection underneath the seats there was no additional lap webbing connected to the seat belt.
Retractordoes not work properly. Consumer is not able to buckle herself. Contacted dealer, anddealer still has not ordered the part that they said would have been there a few weeks ago.
Seat belt jammed after use of lap and shoulder by a 41 pound child . Seat belt is broken from normal use will not slide back into position. Poses a great danger to backseat passengers especially children.
Shoulder belt for rear left seating position is beginning to fray and tear. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem.*jg
The webbing on the passenger side seat beltfrayed and the latch on the rear middle seat beltcame off.
The webbing on the passenger side seat beltfrayed and the latch on the rear middle seat beltcame off.
Dt: contact stated that both rear seat belts were not properly working.when the consumer tried to use the seat belts they will not extract enough to attach to the buckle. Consumer had an appointmentwith dealer on tuesday to have the vehicle serviced. T consume never had to use the rear seat belts until recently. Therefore,she did not know if there were prior problems with the rear seat belts.upon inspection underneath the seats there was no additional lap webbing connected to the seat belt.
Dt:the contact stated the rear seat belts no longer retracted.when she tried to use the seat belts they became stuck, and would not move norretract enough to lock into the buckle.the dealerreplaced the seat belt retractors.the seat belts were not covered under the warranty of the vehicle.
While driving airbag light illuminated. Took vehicle todealer,whostated that air bags were inoperable, and would not deploy. Air bag module needed to bereplaced. Also, rear seat belt ondriver's side did not operate properly,half of the belt wastorn .
The 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 brakes.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall # 05v159000 (wheels).the current mileage is 54,527 and failure mileage was 30,000.
Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 kia rio had the air bag light on the dashboard. Theconsumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but it wasnot checked for the air bag light. The consumersaid that the dealer did a visual check. The tires were prematurely worn out.the consumer specifically said it was because of the wheel recall 50v159000 that the tires were replaced. Front and rear brakes have had to be replaced also at 20,000 miles.updaed
2001 kia reo brakes wet compleatly outbecase of rused out brak lining the bottom of the car is all rused out and is very unsafemy delerphil smihtof fl. 954 545 7194 has tole me the car is un safe to drive in this codision withlimeted repares othrized by kia
While driving at any speed and brakes were depressed steering wheel shook hard. Dealership serviced vehiclefour times,rotors were turned three times, and brake system replaced once.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
Brakes would stick, and pedal would go tofloor.vehicle was not stopping. Has happened 4 different times. Been to dealership each time for repairs.currently,brakeswere making noises.
Brakes failed while driving 30 mph , causingextended stopping distance,and rear ended a car, causing damage.
Brakes are not working properly, resulting in extendedstopping distance.also,dealer has replacedbrake pad,s butproblems still occurs.
At 27mph vehicle started to accelerate to 70mph with no deceleration,even when applying brakes. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
2001 kia reo brakes wet compleatly outbecase of rused out brak lining the bottom of the car is all rused out and is very unsafemy delerphil smihtof fl. 954 545 7194 has tole me the car is un safe to drive in this codision withlimeted repares othrized by kia
While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out.dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood.the consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway.a week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on.replaced/repaired the following;replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals,front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.*scc
After vehicle has set for a long period of time with engine off.whenapplying brakes at a stop the vehicle will slide.dealer has not been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
I have notified the manufacturer the dealer, and the attorney general office, maryland. No safety defect listed.
While driving emergency brake light illuminated off and on.mechanic stated that the front brake caliper errupted.
Brakes are not working properly, resulting in extendedstopping distance.also,dealer has replacedbrake pad,s butproblems still occurs.
While driving brakes were sqeaking, and hesistating when braking. Took vehicledealer, and they readjustedbrakes.in february of 2002 rotors needed replacing. Please provide any further information.i
While driving at any speed and brakes were depressed steering wheel shook hard. Dealership serviced vehiclefour times,rotors were turned three times, and brake system replaced once.
The brake rotors experienced premature failure, which caused the vehicle to experience a vibration when the brakes were applied.
Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10136024 component: wheels gas ignition? you tell me?when are these people going to be compensated for their lemons kia-2001details: dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said fire started from heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005.the consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purchased. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times. Occurrences: 1 injuries: 0 fail date: 08/06/2005 deaths: 0 date added to database: 9/9/2005 [file] your own complaint on this model car.
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
While driving vehicle suddenly lost power steering.this was caused by axle failure.
Parked car at work came back out and the door lock was down tried to pull up but is stuck or caught on something. The way the screws are in the door 2 of them cannot be taken out without having the door open. With long legs its very difficult to get in and out of vehicle!!! also trouble with the engine misfiring of sparkplug with some loss of power.
Air leaks around the doors, the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem, vehicle is equipped with a 5 mph bumper, the plastic attachments do not hold the bumper to the vehicle securely and while driving over 50 mph a vibration was coming from the front end.
Air leaks around the doors, the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem, vehicle is equipped with a 5 mph bumper, the plastic attachments do not hold the bumper to the vehicle securely and while driving over 50 mph a vibration was coming from the front end.
While traveling at 65 mph, consumer heard a little crack,vehicle suddenly went to the left of road, consumer pulled over. A piece of plastic had fallen that was attached to a piece metal near the motor.this causedbumper to crack. Please provide any further infomation.ak
Air leaks around the doors, the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem, vehicle is equipped with a 5 mph bumper, the plastic attachments do not hold the bumper to the vehicle securely and while driving over 50 mph a vibration was coming from the front end.
Air leaks around the doors, the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem, vehicle is equipped with a 5 mph bumper, the plastic attachments do not hold the bumper to the vehicle securely and while driving over 50 mph a vibration was coming from the front end.
Air leaks around the doors, the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem, vehicle is equipped with a 5 mph bumper, the plastic attachments do not hold the bumper to the vehicle securely and while driving over 50 mph a vibration was coming from the front end.
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
Consumer is having problems with water coming in thru the door hinges. . dealer was contacted and stated that it is a defect but there is nothing they can do.
Consumer called complaining about water coming in the vehicle true the door. Also stated that has filed for the lemon law. Dealer was contacted and admitted that they do have a problem but there is nothing they can do until the manufacture issues a recall. Ts
Air leaks around the doors, the doors were adjusted which has only somewhat corrected the problem, vehicle is equipped with a 5 mph bumper, the plastic attachments do not hold the bumper to the vehicle securely and while driving over 50 mph a vibration was coming from the front end.
Front driver's plastic doormechanismbroke while exiting the vehicle,dealer replaced the mechanism at consumer'sexpense of$210.00.
I have akia rio. Stock #06520901,case 0067, model k32b na3,year 2001,vinknadc1234165xxxxxra, 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 talked to various persons who also have a kia.to his surprise, they all told him, "these cars must have come with a defect because the same base is also broken on my car". So far, 4 persons owing a kia have had this problem .i felt i should report this because as i was running on the highway the car started to make a cackling sound.i stopped the car and called my husband.he arrived andchecked the car and showed me the broken base.it split at the center and broke off of both sides of the base. I was really hair raised because if any the parts involved would had come down, definitely, it would have cause a terrible accident.please let me know because my husband sent the part to be soldered but i feel unsecured.
Dt:the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in.another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame.also, there wasan exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it wouldnot hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixedit the bolts fell out. The callerhad to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said itwill pass inspectionwith the light on. Manufacturer said they could notdo anything to help the callerbecause thewarranty expired.the caller saidfuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. Thedashboard lights,headlights and otherexteriorlightswent out.
Steering wheel wobbled. This vehicle was replaced with a new vehicle, butproblem started again, dealer told consumer to have tie tiresand the suspension checked.
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
Vehicle started to vibrate like wheels were out of balance. Turned into driveway driver side rear wheel fell off with brake drum still attached to wheel . Vehicle came to stop. Kia customer service line contacted, because there was no active service bulletin offered no help. Vehicle repaired at local firestone tire store. Wheel spindle and inner and outer bearings replaced.
Problems with 2001 kia rio.*mrthe consumer's vehicle experienced multiple fuel system problems.the consumer received a recall notice in reference to the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly.the consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the problems were not related.the vehicle also had other problems.the engine would hesitate while driving.the dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires.the rear end vibrated.the dealer replaced both rear dampers.the consumer heard a clunking noise during acceleration.the dealer determined that he motor mounts were cracked.the rear wheel bearings were worn excessively.
While driving engine light came on, causing vehicle to vibrate, vehicle almost caught on fire.
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, alignment, tires, costing thousands of avoidable repairs. Fuel intake did come lose, nearly causing an engine fire due to defective part which was recalled.it continuously misfires, engine knocks, stalls.ecm was recalled but didn't fix the problem.replaced spark plugs & wires (3 times in 6 months), ignition coil, sensors (oxygen, knock, crankshaft, temp).it stops for a 1-2 days, then comes back.annoying & dangerous.also has acceleration problem.at times, it won't go over 40 mph & also accelerates by itself.brakes have completely failed, though there's no crack in the line, no leaking fluid. The car is a complete lemon.online, there are hundreds of similar complaints.dealers are aware but conveniently can't seem to diagnose the problems especially misfiring.consumers get nickel & dimed doing needless repairs that don't fix the problem. The optima had similar problems w/crankshaft pos. Sensor which was recalled, but dealer denies any relation to problems with the rio. Another problem - lack of availability & high cost of parts.its bait/switch to sell a car with known problems, then guess at needless repairs & sell parts at an astronomical markup.it's cheap to buy, but repair costs make it very expensive.research shows misfiring/engine knock has also led to engine fires.also problems with air bags.my airbag light has been on since purchased, but dealer has yet to fix it. Also door locking problems, people being locked in vehicles.my drivers door locks by itself (manual locks). In case of engine fire or accident, a lock malfunction could cause unnecessary death/injury. These are known problems with hundreds of complaints, yet kia has done nothing to address them.the 01 rio is a lemon and safety hazard.
Airbag light has been on since january 2002. Dealer found no problem. Then onmay 15 2002 consumer hit a mailbox at 45 mph, and neither airbag deployed. $ 4500.00 damage to vehicle. The consumer replace front tires several times possible suspension problem.
Problems with vehicle's engine. *mr when the consumer attempted to accelerate from slowing down, the vehicle jerked into gear.the dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle after several visits.many people have experienced this same problem per dealer.the front end made noises, and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer on five occasions for the air bag.*sc
When drivingand without prior warning vehicle will shake and vibrate. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Continuous problems with heavy vibration in the front portion of the car while driving over 40 mph. Also, insurance has sky rocketed, can't afford it due to kia rios' reputation as a non-reliable car and hazardous.this was told to me by several insurance locations.
While trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning steering wheel real hard.took to dealer.dealer replacedball joint and hub.next morningwhile driving onhighway, steering came loose.ball joint and hub disintegrated.tape player inoperatve.vehicle runs rough in mornings.trunk hard to unlock, dealer replaced trunk lock.right rear door lock stuck.rattle was present due to dash rubbing against carrier frame, dealer added insulation, noise ceased.
Wheel came apart while driving down the highway at 55 pmh. There wasa noise before the wheel came.the car was repaired by the owner replacing the entire hub assembly on the front driver side. Now the other side is making a clicking noise and may need to be replaced.
Consumer heard a squealingnoise in the right front side ofvehicle. She was not sure whether it was a tire, tie rod orsuspension. When she took vehicle to kia, they could not find anything wrong or where that noise was coming from. Consumer insistednoise was getting worse.
While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out.dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood.the consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway.a week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on.replaced/repaired the following;replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals,front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.*scc
Vehicle was making a lot noise. Tookvehicle to dealer ,and they stated that chunks of metal from wheel bearing were in brake drum. Consumer stated wheel bearinghad been replaced. Please provide any further information.
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 tightening, during normal maintenance, the left rear wheel bearing was loose as well.the rear wheel bearing was tightened by an independent repair shop.there were no previous warning indicators for the wheel bearing looseness.the manufacturer was notified.
The contact owns a 2001 kia rio.the contact stated was driving approximately 60 mph and attempting to switch lanes when she heard an unusual noise similar to rumbling metal, followed by a loud clunk. The contact was barely able to maintain control of the vehicle yet was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was advised that the wheel bearing spacer would need replacing. The dealer made repairs to the vehicle yet the failure recurred within six months. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired eight times for the failure since purchase. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
Deficient wheel bearing on kia rio.recurring problems with the wheel bearings.the current wheel bearing problem was diagnosed as the tires.the noise still exists.the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
Wheel bearings have failed 3 times in 6 weeks...twice rt rear, once lt rear...brakes have been making noise since car was nearly new, have been adjusted numerous times
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 i've owned the vehicle.the car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues:failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure.upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem i took the car in for repair.and on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.
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 tightening, during normal maintenance, the left rear wheel bearing was loose as well.the rear wheel bearing was tightened by an independent repair shop.there were no previous warning indicators for the wheel bearing looseness.the manufacturer was notified.
Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10136024 component: wheels gas ignition? you tell me?when are these people going to be compensated for their lemons kia-2001details: dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said fire started from heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005.the consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purchased. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times. Occurrences: 1 injuries: 0 fail date: 08/06/2005 deaths: 0 date added to database: 9/9/2005 [file] your own complaint on this model car.
While being driven oncity roads right front tire blewout. After tires were rotated, a second tire blewout, same right front tire blewout while crossing a bridge.please describe details.
Deficient wheel bearing on kia rio.recurring problems with the wheel bearings.the current wheel bearing problem was diagnosed as the tires.the noise still exists.the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
I bought my new kia rio in september of last year, its only 9 months old, and has 19,000 miles on it. The tires haveworn to the steelon the inside edge only, no shimmy nor shake, that would make me think its analignment problem. I called hankook the manufacturer of the tire, they told me to call kia but said no warranty, kia said the same, i am getting no where, the tires are supposed to be good until 36,000 miles.? already i have to buynew tires and no percentage off from the manufacturer or dealer? seems like they putan anything tire on here that looks nice, but no quality, that could blow at anytime. I will have to purchase new tires, i can not drive on these. I feel they havemade a defective problem and they hankook, nor kia the dealer i bought them from wants to help. The service manager, chip carr, has not returned my calls at kia.thank you.(tiresize: 13)( dot number:tire size: 13 )
Problems with 2001 kia rio.*mrthe consumer's vehicle experienced multiple fuel system problems.the consumer received a recall notice in reference to the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly.the consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the problems were not related.the vehicle also had other problems.the engine would hesitate while driving.the dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires.the rear end vibrated.the dealer replaced both rear dampers.the consumer heard a clunking noise during acceleration.the dealer determined that he motor mounts were cracked.the rear wheel bearings were worn excessively.
While trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning steering wheel real hard.took to dealer.dealer replacedball joint and hub.next morningwhile driving onhighway, steering came loose.ball joint and hub disintegrated.tape player inoperatve.vehicle runs rough in mornings.trunk hard to unlock, dealer replaced trunk lock.right rear door lock stuck.rattle was present due to dash rubbing against carrier frame, dealer added insulation, noise ceased.
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
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:05v159000 - called kia to see if my car was under this recall and they said only cars built in 2000. What i would like to know is if we got all the cars becouse my 2001 rio is doing the same thing that is listed above?
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
Srs light/overdrive light andengine check light will flashintermittently whilevehicle is in motion. Dealer has replaced clock spring, however,srs problem has reoccurred.
Request assistance in getting kia to ship parts to fix a safety recall on 2001 kia rio.*sc
Engine checklight will continueously stay on andvehicle will intermittently stalling out. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not findcause.
Dt: receiveda manufacturer's recallnotice in the mail for 2001 kia rio. Contacted the dealer three times to arrange forrepairs. The last time had the part but did not have the cover. Contacted the manufacturer, they saidconsume r had to contact the dealership to make an appointment.consumer made anappointment at dealership and theydidn't have everything that was needed. This happened on june 22, 2005.
This vehicle was wonderful at first...then problems.from the check engine light coming on an the overdrive light flashing, to my mirror on the right pasenger side not working on the inside.ibought the car with my fiance, with the intent of her driving it to work.we were on a road trip to a town 2 hours away, 2 weekends in arow with 5 people in the car.the next week my fiance said the car did not handle correctly on the way home from work, which is about 20 miles.she had me back it out of the garage and drive to the end of our streeet.something wasn't right so i parked it in the drive way, called rosemurgy's and had them send a tow truck.the axle was not looking the way it should.the checkengine light came on again .if its moist outsideshe has to start the car and let it run a minute or it acts up.besides almost having a major fatality with the axle, she was visiting a friend who's driveway was at a slant.the vehicle couldn't be taken out of park. Saturday morning she luckily got a hold of the dealership and was told to stick a metal piece or anything that would fit down the hole next to the gear shifter. Drive home with no tail lights,20 miles, with a circuit tester to go from reverse to drive.she now drives it knowing i'll sue if she is injured.she doesn't understand how she's gotten no help with these problems.imagine thinking everytime you get in your car the axle could break at anytime.imagine making sure you carry a meat thermometer in your glove box incase you get stuck on a hill?not worth the monthly payment, thank god for the warranty.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
2001 kia rio*ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768043
Engine check light came on within months of purchase.dealer has advised consumerthatvehicle had an electrical problem. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on numerous occasions. Dealer has changedbattery twice, andalternator, butproblem still exists.
While driving engine light came on, causing vehicle to vibrate, vehicle almost caught on fire.
Engine check light came on while driving and remained on. Had taken to dealership at least 4 different times forengine checklight. Was informed problem cannot be located.mechanic did replace computer which temporarily solvedproblem, but problemhas come back.
Vehicle stalled without prior warning.also, engine check light appears ondashboard. Dealership is aware of the problem.
Door locks on both front doorsstuck in the locked position.
While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out.dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood.the consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway.a week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on.replaced/repaired the following;replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals,front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.*scc
While driving ,engine light came on, vehicle started to vibrate, and 10 minus later caught on fire. Dealer contacted.
After driving the vehicle for approximately 35 minutes, the vehicle suddenly accelerates up to 100 mph.the driver has to use the emergency brake to slow the vehicle down.during this period, the driver had to use excessive force to shift the vehicle into park.the dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem.please provide further details.*ph
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, alignment, tires, costing thousands of avoidable repairs. Fuel intake did come lose, nearly causing an engine fire due to defective part which was recalled.it continuously misfires, engine knocks, stalls.ecm was recalled but didn't fix the problem.replaced spark plugs & wires (3 times in 6 months), ignition coil, sensors (oxygen, knock, crankshaft, temp).it stops for a 1-2 days, then comes back.annoying & dangerous.also has acceleration problem.at times, it won't go over 40 mph & also accelerates by itself.brakes have completely failed, though there's no crack in the line, no leaking fluid. The car is a complete lemon.online, there are hundreds of similar complaints.dealers are aware but conveniently can't seem to diagnose the problems especially misfiring.consumers get nickel & dimed doing needless repairs that don't fix the problem. The optima had similar problems w/crankshaft pos. Sensor which was recalled, but dealer denies any relation to problems with the rio. Another problem - lack of availability & high cost of parts.its bait/switch to sell a car with known problems, then guess at needless repairs & sell parts at an astronomical markup.it's cheap to buy, but repair costs make it very expensive.research shows misfiring/engine knock has also led to engine fires.also problems with air bags.my airbag light has been on since purchased, but dealer has yet to fix it. Also door locking problems, people being locked in vehicles.my drivers door locks by itself (manual locks). In case of engine fire or accident, a lock malfunction could cause unnecessary death/injury. These are known problems with hundreds of complaints, yet kia has done nothing to address them.the 01 rio is a lemon and safety hazard.
At 27mph vehicle started to accelerate to 70mph with no deceleration,even when applying brakes. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
The contact owned a 2001 kia rio. While pulling out of the drive way, another vehicle was approaching at 50 mph, crashed into the driver who wasejected from the vehicle, run over by the other vehicle and is deceased. The driver tried to engage reverse and the vehicle unintentionally accelerated. The driver's side door was opened after the vehicle was struck. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report andpictures are available. The mileage was unavailable.
Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure causedvehicle not to exceed 5 mph.the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.
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 i've owned the vehicle.the car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues:failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure.upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem i took the car in for repair.and on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.
All of the windows fogged.to the point where condensation dripped off of the windows, while operating the vehicle.the dealer checked the vehicle for a possible leak and could not find the source of the problem.kia was notified and it would take several weeks before anything could be done to correct the problem.the consumer is concerned that the leakage may damage or destroy the interior of the vehicle.*scc *nlm**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*741842
Windows fog up,defroster does not defrostside windows, resulting in not being able to see out ofside windows.
Dealer refused to correct problems with rear window defroster. (nar)*ph
The windshield wipers worked intermittently.the wipers stopped during a snow storm.the dealer stated that the problem was due to poor design and that snow had gotten into the wiper motor and formed ice which froze them.scc
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
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 i've owned the vehicle.the car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues:failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure.upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem i took the car in for repair.and on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.
Windshield wipers failintermittently during inclement weather, reducingvisibility of driver. Dealership has examined vehicle three times and replaced linkages andwiring, which has failed to effectively remedy the problem.
Kia initiated a recall on the 2001 kia rio for replacement of the four standard steel wheels with four alloy wheels.the recall was made because of the potential that the standard steel wheels could cracklead to wheel failure.the letter indicated all 4 wheels would be replaced.i took the car to arlington kia in palatine to have the recall serviced.i presented the letter to the service department.rather than replacing the wheels, the dealer only inspected them, indicatingthere was no problem. While i am glad to know this, i am not quite certain this is the right response to the issue.i am not satisfied by kia's solution.while there was no damage upon their inspection, it does not guard against development.unsatisfied with the dealer's response, i contacted customer care to inquire whether or not the dealership had done enoughi talked to [xxx], a customer care manager, who explained to me, while the letter did say kia would "replace all four original equipment wheels at no cost," what that really meant was that i would get a ten minute inspection, and if nothing was wrong, i'd be left with the potentially defective part. I find it discouraging that kia has not followed through on what was indicated in the letter. Im not sure what the nhtsa can do in this matter, since it seems to be a policy on kias part, but rather than assuring i was a happy customer, [xxx]told me to make a complaint. The car is owned by [xxx]ph# [xxx]my name is [xxx], my wife [xxx] drives the car, the dwyers are her parents. They purchased the car for her while she was in college and it remains in their name.i can be reached at [xxx]thank you for your assistance in this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt:consumer has a 2001 kia rio;received creall no 05v159000.when called the dealership to arrange for repais.he was told they were going to inspect the vehicle.after inspecting the vehicleconsumer's family would be sent home so the dealership could order the parts.then the vehicle would have to be taken back, but if the vehicle was determined to be unsafe it would have to be left.the dealership was 30 miles fromconsumer's home, and his family would be stranded.the consumer has called kia.the recall stated the time required to fix the vehicle should be an hour.the notice did not mention numerous trips to the dealership or leaving the vehicle.
While driving the driver heard a noise from the rearend of the vehicle.the noise is as a result of the left rear wheel crackingthrough the middle.please provide more details. Ts
2001 kia rio recall notice for wheel replacement was received but the wheels needed for replacement were not in stock.*mr
2001 kia rio received a recall for the steel wheels.the vehicle has not been repaired due to lack of parts.*mr
Dt: the concusmerwasinvolved in an accident and a tire blew out.after the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said firestartedfrom heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005. The consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purcahsed. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times.
Left front wheel cracked.
Dt: , a steel wheel is cracked and vibrated.took vehicle to dealer who balanced tires.still experienced problems and discovered the crack in the wheel.this was very evident, but the dealer did not note this to the owner.there was a kia recall regarding wheels, but this vehicle did not comply due to the vin.had to have this wheel replaced.no others wheels as of yet are cracked.
Dt: the consumer had a recall notice for the wheels. She contacted the local kia dealer at bob dan's kia in merritt island spoke to arch tamumu, he was the general manager and service manager. He said the parts were on back order. The consumer asked for a loaner vehicle and they would not comply with the consumers request. The consumer contacted the manufacturer 3 times and left her number, and they still have not called her back. There was no recall # available on the notice. Vin is also not available.
We own a 2001 kia recall which has a safety recall on it that requires all 4 wheels to be replaced . Our vehicle is making the noises described in the recall . We contacted ann arbor automotive matt the service person has told us kia is withholding the parts to fix these vehicles . The parts are currently on back order through kia . We have been waiting 8 weeks so far and we have been told iot could take another month to get the parts in . I am concerned for my husbands safety ,he drives this vehicle daily. I would like to stand on record now by saying if anything happens to the vehicle and cause harm or injury to my family we will take extensive legal action against kia.thank you lillian fierro.
Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10136024 component: wheels gas ignition? you tell me?when are these people going to be compensated for their lemons kia-2001details: dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said fire started from heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005.the consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purchased. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times. Occurrences: 1 injuries: 0 fail date: 08/06/2005 deaths: 0 date added to database: 9/9/2005 [file] your own complaint on this model car.
Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 kia rio had the air bag light on the dashboard. Theconsumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but it wasnot checked for the air bag light. The consumersaid that the dealer did a visual check. The tires were prematurely worn out.the consumer specifically said it was because of the wheel recall 50v159000 that the tires were replaced. Front and rear brakes have had to be replaced also at 20,000 miles.updaed
I was on a major interstate doing the speed limit of 65 mph when i heard a loud pop sound.the car started to shake and i thought i had a flat tire.i immediately put on my hazard lights and slowed down to reach the nearest exit ramp.i was alone in the car and thank god i had no children in the car and as soon as i reached the exit ramp i got off the exit and called aaa.they sent a tow truck but when the driver went to put the car up he noticed the right back wheel was extremely loose and then called for a flat bed.while being towed to my mechanic with the car on the flat bed the wheel came completely off.i looked online for recalls on my car and there was one issued in 4/20/2005 and i was never notified by kia or the dealer where i purchased the car about this issue when the recall began on 6/22/2005.i am worried now that i may have to pay out of pocket for this repair which kia motors should have notified me on.
The vehicles drivers side front tire rim developed 14 inch cracks all around and pieces of the rim were falling off.the consumer believes the tire may fall off.please describe further. *nlmson notified owner at @ 45k miles that there was a strange noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and he thought there might be a problem, perhaps with the brakes.owner went for a ride with the son to confirm noise but owner could not hear it.shortly thereafter, the son complained to his father again about the noise, stating it was now much worse.owner took vehicle for a test drive and he could hear a loud grinding/cracking/popping noise from the front end.he removed the front driver side wheel to inspect and he saw large cracks at the wheel hat area about 2-3" above the lug holes on the wheel disc.there were several circumferential cracks approximately 14 inches in length almost completely circling the wheel.when he removed the wheel large pieces of the wheel in the area of the cracks crumbled and fell out onto the ground.also noticed front passenger side wheel had several 5" cracks in same area.both wheels were the standard equipped 13x5j steel wheels.neither wheel had any scrapes, scratches, or bends indicative of abuse.reported issue to dealer and manufacturer, both refused to provide assistance because vehicle no longer covered under warranty.owner took vehicle to an independent wheel shop where he purchased 2 replacement steel wheels.
Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving.dealer notified and had replaced them.nlmthe consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty.the vehicle has no power and very poor shifting.the abs and check engine light is on.the left front mirror is not working.the spark plugs are faulty/breaking down.the inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut.there's a noise in the tire(s)the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.*scc
While driving at any speed consumer heard a thumping sound coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle.upon closer inspection right rear wheelshad severe cracks in the walls.the cracks were such that onecould actually hold the wheels to the light and see through them. The dealer replaced the bad rim under warranty and kept the bad rim.
Consumer noticed that the center of the wheels cracked and fell apart.consumer began to hear a clanking sound coming from the left rear wheel.as the consumer began to remove the wheel the center broke up in the process.this problem affected the two back wheels.
Vehicle began making a loud grinding noise when coming to a stop. Thinking it may just be the brakes that were going out, returned vehicle to the shop. Upon inspection the shop found that all 4 of the 13 inch wheels had stress fractures. The front 2 were the worst as they had begun to split. Was told that there was a possiblity of a fatal crash had this not been brought to there attention when it was.
The first time i heard a noise coming from the right front passenger side of my car and thought it was either my brakes or a pvc boot going out on my car.december 4, 2003.i was shocked to find my wheel-rim was seriously cracked.it was cracked almost the entire way around just abut an inch from the holes for the lugs.if it would have broke completely when i was driving home from arizona to fresno, california, my passenger and i could have been seriously injured or killed. I do take around 6-8 long distance trips per year.we were lucky.the wheel-rim was replaced with one purchased from a used auto parts garage.the second time this problem occurred was july 1, 2004 on the right front passenger side.again i heard the noise and thought of other possible problems, but was totally shocked when the tire repairman checked and told me that i had a crack in my rim.i called several kia dealers, one never returned my call and the other said that nothing could be done because there is no recall being done for that problem. I then went to a used auto parts store an purchased another rim and had it replaced at the tire repair shop where i do business.after thinking about it i went back and bought a spare rim just in case this problem should arise again. This time i kept the broken rim.another problem i have is the right side door won't unlock as it has come apart inside the door.the inside door panel will have to be taken off to get to the inside it to repair it.these are problems which i feel should be repaired by the dealers but of course are not being done.
I have a 2001 kia rio, manual transmission.at 32000 miles the left front rim cracked, and was replaced under warranty.i had the right front crack at 62000 miles.kia did not consider this a defect, so i had to purchase a new rim for 98.00, and have it mounted at additional cost.i spoke with the dealer, and kia directly about this being a safety concern.kia's response was since it was out of warranty, they would only cover manufacturing defects.the 13 inch steel rim has no damage which would have caused the tear in the steel; circumference with the lug bolt holes. *nlm
July 31,2004.i started hearing a noise towards the right side front tire.with in 2 days the noise got louder.i took the car the the kia dealer and they told me that they did a visual inspection on my car and did not find anything wrong with it. I was also told i had to many mile (61,000) miles that if they took it apart to find the problem i would be charged $75.00 per hour. I did not take it back.with in the next couple of weeks the noise got louder and i felt the tire was not performing the same.so i took it to where i get my tires.there they also did a visual and they could not find the problem.i was told i need new tires. I did not drive my car for 1 week so i could get the money to take the car to the dealer. I took my car to another mechanic shop on sunday there he took off the tire checked the brakes, the roter and all the bearings and screws under the car.he said he could not figure out what was going on. So i bought the car with me to work so i could take it into the dealer after work.i talked to the mechanic at my place of employment about what has been goingon and he asked that i let him take a look at the car.so he took off the tire and set it aside and started his search.when he was about to put the tire back on to the car he noticed a crack around the rim.the crack went all the way through to the other side.it is almost a complete circle.it was about to totally crack off the car.i called the dealer and they said they can not help me due to the miles i had on my car. I do drive alot but i feel this is a total defect in the rim.i have 2 rims on order
Cracks have accumulated on the front passenger rim. All four original rims along with one replacement rim cracked.
Loud repeating noise coming from wheel.took it into mechanic, told me it was the hubcap rubbing on the rim.applied tape to hubcap to solve problem.noise continued, i decided to check the problem, and just before i arrived home, my tire fell off.the rim failed.hald was bolded to the car, the other half was in the tire.no one has seen this happen before, and it appears to be a defect in the tire rim.
Dt:consumer has a 2001 kia rio. She received a recall notice in june of 2005. She contacted the manufacture and was told that it would be september before dealer would have parts to do recall repairs. Manufacturer contacted her back on august 18, 2005 to tell her it would be september 9, 2005 before the rims would be available. She asked if she could get a loaner or rental vehicle untilvehicle would be fixed.
While driving a squeaking noise was heard.it was determined that the front driver's side wheel rim cracked.
My vehicle started making a horrible noise in the front.it sounded like the brakes were digging into the rotor so i figured i needed a brake job.when i removed the wheels i looked at my brakes and they were fine, i then looked at my wheel and noticed a very large crack all they way around.i went the dealership where i purchased my vehicle and they refused to do anything since it was out of warranty.they insisted that when i had new tires put on that they must of used too much force and cracked the rims.i went to the tire place where i had just recently purchased tires and they said there was no way they could have done it, but put my car up on the racks and checked the rest of my wheels.come to find the other three rims were cracked as well.i took my concerns to the service manager of the automotive network i purchased my car from and he agreed that it was a safety issue and replace all four wheels with brand new ones from kia.
While driving it felt like the vehicle was off balance.this occurred because the right front rim busted. This occurred twice two years ago because consumeroverloaded thevehicle. The same rimbusted again without the vehicle being overloaded.
The front wheel rims have cracked for the 4th time. The rims make a loud noise, the vehicle drives different, in reverse there isa clicking sound and it has progressed.the rim cracked 2 days later after being repaired by the dealer.the consumer indicated getting a second opinion since the dealer isn't correcting the problem.nlm
In december of 2003 i started hearing a loud clanking from the passenger-side, rear wheel. Assuming it was the rear brakes needing replaced, i purchasedthe parts. Upon removing the hub cap i saw that the rim was severely cracked. Within an inch or so of actually breaking completely apart. (the brakeswere not worn.) when i returned the brake parts to high desert kia, in victorville, ca., itold the service department about the cracked rim and inquired of the warranty on the rims. I was told the warranty period is 30,000 miles.(at the time, my vehicle had approx.55,000 miles.) then in june of 2004, i heard the same clanking from the driverside, rear wheel. Upon inspection i found that this rim had also cracked in the same manner as the first. Realizing the fatal consequences that could occur shoul a rim fail and break apart while the vehicle is in motion, i first notified you and then the kia motors headquarters listed in my owners manual.upon explaining the cracking of the two rims and what high desert kia's response was to me, i was told to return to high desert kia and they would be instructed to replace all 4 of the rims on my rio, at no charge.but it would be a once only replacement. And the rims would only be warrantied for the 12 months that is standard for replacement parts.the rims were replaced on july 17th, 2004.upon my inquiry, i was assured the 4 new rims are from a different lot number and made in 2003.
I have a third factory wheel on my car that has broke during normal driving.the wheel started making a sound like bearings going out on the rear drivers side.when i pulled into the drive way i heard the wheel brake.when i checked it, sure enough it broke through.i now have kept two out three wheels that have broke.
Read more
