Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (four problems).
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 Read details...
Problems with vehicle's engine. 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. Read details...
I have had my kia for 3 years now (bought on April 24,2001), after only having it one year(April 25, 2002) my two front tires were shredded all the way to the metal. The dealer said that my tires were only covered for a year so I had to replace them, come to find out it was caused by the alignment Read details...