Engine problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

Six problems related to engine have been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor RIO. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the 2001 RIO.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2004

Engine check light turned on and off mutiple times within the year. Engine finally no longer operated.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2003

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.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2003

Intermittently engine check light comes on/off. Dealer has inspected this vehicle several times and still problem recurring.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2001

Vehicle shakes and vibrates and shuts off without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

5 Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Vehicle will shutdown without prior warning. Consumer will fill in additional information.

6 Engine problem

The engine light illuminated on the dashboard, the dealer was unable to remedy the problem.




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