Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (two problems).
This 2003 kia Rio was purchased used at a dealership a. V. Kia, palmdale, CA, , but soon developed problems with the transmission. Our insurance company replaced the transmission, citing problems which occurred due to our son, which were allegations made by a. V. Kia. Read details...
At 53,000 the vehicle became impossible to shift from one gear to another. Dealership technician advised it needed a new clutch at a cost of $1600. 00. I have driven this vehicle primarily between detroit michigan and cary illinois. Read details...
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...