Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 98 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2020 kia Rio. The contact stated that while coming to a stoplight, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle did not need to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...
Driving on interstate 75 at 70 mph the automatic transmission suddenly downshifted from overdrive into 3rd gear. The sudden surge almost sent me into the median. This has happened 5 times in the last month. The dealer has replaced the speed sensor unit twice and problem continues. Read details...
While driving 10 mp and turning the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. The passenger front seat belt was inoperative. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection again, and the mechanic replaced the seat belt. Read details...
Resume editing I bought my car in '06, beginning my kia nightmare. . . Recently my transmission and clutch went out. . . In kia agreed to fix it under the 100,000 mile warranty. . . With me paying the labor cost of $1250. . Because the clutch was not a covered part. . . Read details...
I bought my car used, and have had it for only six months. I read the other complaints filed and feel a little better knowing that it isn't just my car with the problems. But I wish the dealers would recognize that they are ripping us off by not fixing the obviously defective parts. Read details...