Equipment Problems of Kia Motor RIO

Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 154 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (137 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Kia Motor RIO

The Equipment problem

There was no accident the radio/backup camera shuts down completely on the inside of the car when the car is too hot inside   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Inside door handles. Vehicle was stationary. The chrome paint used on the inside door handles cracks forming razor sharp edges that has sliced my hands deep while opening doors twice. I have called to report this awhile back and was told it would be sent to higher.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

Hi my car caught fire!! the car began smoking thick white smoke through the air conditioning and when we pulled off the street and opened the hood the car was in fire. I really don't feel safe in that car. This would be the 4th time I take it to the dealer.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Consumer 2006 kia Rio air conditioner blows hot air, heavy white smoke comes from underneath hood. The engine continued to run after the radiator cap was replaced.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Electrical issues, constantly broken air conditioner, engine problems, spark plug issues, coil issues, 3 batteries in 2 years, loss of power in the middle of the freeway.   Read details...




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