Suspension Related Problems of the 2002 Kia Motor RIO

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Kia Motor RIO


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2002 Kia Motor RIO

The Suspension problem

My car pulls hard to the right when I press the gas pedal and I have to turn the steering wheel to the left to compensate for that. As soon as I pull my foot from the gas pedal, the car immediately goes to the left and I have to bring the steering wheel to the normal position.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the front bearings, causing the wheels to separate from the axle. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer on 4 occasions, but the problem still remained undetermined.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Axle problem

Air conditioner went out of car so had it looked at. Was told that it was the computer chip or something. This caused the defroster in the car to not work. Before I could get it in to be replaced, started hearing a strange noise from the back of the car.   Read details...


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