Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering problems |
When turning the steering wheel at an undetermined speed steering wheel made a knocking noise. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that steering column bolt snapped. Read details...
My new 2003 kia Rio wagon was leaking power steering fluid from day one, and the dealer tried to fix it,its still not fixed but now every time I turn the steering wheel the engine rev up. I can actually feel the car accelerate. Its more noticeable when slowly pulling out of parking spots. Read details...
I purchased a 2003 kia Rio in may of 2003 and in a month I had hard pulling to the right every time I went left took in to dealer and they rotated the tires and said that this happens on the trip over. We left and it was still pulling a little, with in a week it was the same. Read details...