Wheel Problems of Kia Motor RIO

Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 47 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Kia Motor RIO

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
28
Wheel Rim problems
14
Wheel problems
4
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of Kia Motor RIO

The Wheel problem

Hi jeff I just collected my kia Rio from service at lafontaine. On driving in the freeway I noticed I had to make frequent adjustments to the steering when going straight and there was oversteering (minor tilt of the steering wheel result in exaggerated larger turn of the car).   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

Consumer has a 2001 kia Rio. She received a recall notice in June of 2005. She contacted the manufacture and was told that it would be September before dealer would have parts to do recall repairs. Manufacturer contacted her back on August 18, 2005 to tell her it would be September 9, 2005 before   Read details...

The Wheel problem

Consumer noticed that the center of the wheels cracked and fell apart. Consumer began to hear a clanking sound coming from the left rear wheel. As the consumer began to remove the wheel the center broke up in the process. This problem affected the two back wheels.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

The lug nuts peeled of the passenger side front wheel. The tires were being rotated. When they were removed the lug nut(s) peeled off. The rear brakes were locking as well and caused the vehicle to skid sideways during the first mile or each morning.   Read details...




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