Transmission Failure Problems of Kia Motor RIO

Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 3 problems related to transmission failure (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the RIO.

1 Transmission Failure problem of the 2002 Kia Motor RIO

Failure Date: 03/04/2005

Vehicle shook uncontrollably and swayed from left to right while driving. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. Then, driver restarted the vehicle, and transmission failed to shift or move on its own. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the frame was bend, and transmission had blown out, and needed to be replaced.

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2 Transmission Failure problem of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

Failure Date: 01/02/2003

2001 kia Rio transmission has failed after only 40,000 miles. The company won't replace it unless we pay them, even though we're still covered by their 10 year/100,000 mile warranty.

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3 Transmission Failure problem of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

Failure Date: 01/26/2001

On two occasions vehicle stalled out and died at highway speeds without warning. Dealer has inspected vehicle twice, and could not duplicate or correct problem. Manufacturer has been notified. Transmission failed too.




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