Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO

Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (five problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

2003 kia Rio with defective engine. Customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in June 07 but it continues to smoke, overheat and cut off* the consumer was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. The tail lights were inoperative.   Read details...

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Seat belts, car seat retaining hooks, ecm, and distributor are recalled. Cheyenne kia had 3 weeks before original appointment to get the parts. I delivered the car for repairs only to get a call 4 hours later that they cannot find the parts.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

While driving vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart the vehicle, and the engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on until the vehicle was turned off. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that sensor needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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