One problem related to front suspension leaf spring u-bolt has 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.
Consumer heard a squealing noise in the right front side of vehicle. She was not sure whether it was a tire, tie rod or suspension. When she took vehicle to kia, they could not find anything wrong or where that noise was coming from. Consumer insisted noise was getting worse.