Hood Latch problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

One problem related to hood latch 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.

1 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2001

While traveling at 65 mph front hood that covers motor and engine flew up and busted front window. Consumer and family felt they could have been killed.


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