Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Kia Motor RIO

Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 39 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

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


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Kia Motor RIO

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Slowed down on highway as there was a backup from an exit, then accelerated again and car would not accelerate correctly. Engine light came on and then turned off as I exited off the highway. I turned the car off once safely parked. Burning smell was noted.   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...

The Speed Control Cable problem

I was driving on interstate 8 in la mesa California at approximately 70 mph when the throttle on my vehicle stuck. I was able to shift my vehicle into neutral and pull over. The engine continued revving until I shut off the ignition. The throttle cable was stuck.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Rio. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the service engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate suddenly due to an internal engine failure. The dealer (bob bell kia of baltimore, 7900 eastern Ave #1, baltimore, MD 21224, (410) 288-2500)   Read details...

The Fail To Accelerate problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Rio lx auto. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. An unknown warning light was illuminating.   Read details...




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