Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Kia Motor RIO

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tail Light problems
2
Exterior Lighting problems
1
Brake Light problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO

The Tail Light 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 Exterior Lighting problem

I bought my 03 kia Rio in 04 and within a mo. Have had problems ever since. I took it to the dealership every month for the first 2yrs when it was still in warranty. There was always something constantly wrong or breaking.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Tl the contact owns a 2003 kia Rio. The contact stated the brake lights failed to function while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...


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