Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of Kia Motor RIO

The contact owns a 2008 kia Rio. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shook uncontrollably and made a loud noise without warning. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing failed. The front left wheel bearing was replaced. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the front driver side wheel bearing was replaced approximately nine times. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 kia Rio. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics and a dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing needed to replaced. The wheel bearing was replaced multiple times; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2001 kia Rio. The contact stated was driving approximately 60 mph and attempting to switch lanes when she heard an unusual noise similar to rumbling metal, followed by a loud clunk. The contact was barely able to maintain control of the vehicle yet was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was advised that the wheel bearing spacer would need replacing. The dealer made repairs to the vehicle yet the failure recurred within six months. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired eight times for the failure since purchase. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

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Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. I rolled the car into a parking spot. The car started upon my return to the car. This has happened at least 6 other times since I've owned the vehicle. The car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues: failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure. Upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem I took the car in for repair. And on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.

My back passenger side wheel bearing has gone bad three times with a year's time. The last bearing was replaced in September 06, and the same bearing is going bad again (currently mid October).

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: the contact stated while the tires were being rotated at an independent repair shop, it was determined the front wheel bearings were loose. The repair shop tightened the front wheel bearings. After the initial front wheel bearing tightening, during normal maintenance, the left rear wheel bearing was loose as well. The rear wheel bearing was tightened by an independent repair shop. There were no previous warning indicators for the wheel bearing looseness. The manufacturer was notified.

Purchased car, 2001 kia Rio, in October of 2000. Within a few days airbag light came on. This occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. Recall was received for fuel system. This was replaced without problem. Next problem occurred with wheels, which was also a recall. I had to order the wheels which took at least a month to come in leaving me to drive to and from work, 65 miles each way, on violently vibrating wheels. Wheels were finally replaced. Problem occurred in winter 2005 with door latch. Driver side door would lock and stay locked. Vehicle was taken to original dealer for repair only to have old part repaired while being charged for new part and labor. Within a few days, door latch failed again. Took vehicle to another dealer who ordered new part. In the meantime I waited for part to arrive, and drove around in a car whose door didn't lock, leaving my car prey to thieves, who stole things constantly from me. Finally this was fixed but, the passenger side door lock did the same thing. I look the car back to the dealer who told me that they could not fix it since my warranty was up and to fix it would cost me $700 or more. I've also noticed a problem with the car stalling in traffic. This is a new problem. Example: I stop to get gas, start the car and turn out into traffic and the car shuts down. During the winter of 2005 while waiting for door locks to come in, my driver side wheel bearing went out. This was repaired but subsequently the next day after repair while driving into work, wheel bearing literally crumbled. Had car towed to dealer who informed me that an old part was mistakenly put back on the car. This was repaired and replaced with a new part. These are all safety and quality control issues.

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the front bearings, causing the wheels to separate from the axle. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer on 4 occasions, but the problem still remained undetermined. Owner stated that the dealer told her that the front bearings were faulty, and they were replaced. Currently, they replaced the front right bearings which were repaired previously. The consumer heard a loud buzzing sound from the left side of the vehicle. The sound was more prevalent when the consumer accelerated to speeds higher than 50 mph. The front wheel bearing was replaced. The consumer was on her way home from the repair shop and the vehicle stopped. After the consumer inspected the vehicle she found the right tire disconnected from the axle. The vehicle rested on the tire which was 90 degree angle. The consumer contacted the police and fire department because oil and transmission fluid was seeping out from under the vehicle. After the vehicle was repaired the consumer was on her way home and heard a loud pop as the vehicle lost power. After the vehicle was repaired the consumer took it back to the service department because it was pulling to the right at speeds of 25 or greater. The lower ball joint was replaced.

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Deficient wheel bearing on kia Rio. Recurring problems with the wheel bearings. The current wheel bearing problem was diagnosed as the tires. The noise still exists. The consumer requested reimbursement.

Problems with 2001 kia Rio. The consumer's vehicle experienced multiple fuel system problems. The consumer received a recall notice in reference to the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the problems were not related. The vehicle also had other problems. The engine would hesitate while driving. The dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires. The rear end vibrated. The dealer replaced both rear dampers. The consumer heard a clunking noise during acceleration. The dealer determined that he motor mounts were cracked. The rear wheel bearings were worn excessively.

While traveling on the highway there is a rattling noise come from the rear of the vehicle. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.

Vehicle was making a lot noise. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they stated that chunks of metal from wheel bearing were in brake drum. Consumer stated wheel bearing had been replaced. Please provide any further information.

Wheel bearings have failed 3 times in 6 weeks. . . Twice rt rear, once lt rear. . . Brakes have been making noise since car was nearly new, have been adjusted numerous times.

While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out. Dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood. The consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway. A week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on. Replaced/repaired the following; replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals, front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.