Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2008 Kia Motor RIO

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2008 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Kia Motor RIO

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Accelerator Pedal problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2008 Kia Motor RIO

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Takata recall. The computer that tells the transmission to switch gears is stuck and doasnt work. My car will only stay in 3rd gear and reverse. It has no power and goes in limp mode. I have 3 small kids and it is very dangerous for me to drive with it like this since the day I bought it.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

While driving on the interstate at 70 mph, vehicle speedometer and tachometer went to zero and there was no response when pressing on gas pedal. Vehicle then died and had to be restarted. Vehicle was taken to dealership.   Read details...


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