Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

Table 1 shows four common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Kia Motor RIO


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

The Door Latch problem

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.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

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.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

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 replaced ball joint and hub. Next morning while driving on highway, steering came loose. Ball joint and hub disintegrated.   Read details...


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