Kia Rio 2000

Model Rio made in 2000 by Kia got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.

Model 2000

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
8201/01/200510015272Improved timing belts for the kia rio and optima. *tt07/13/2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
KT-200808220108/28/200810026726Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe12/09/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
KT-200808220108/28/200810026726Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe12/09/2008
PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT
KT-200808220108/28/200810026726Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe12/09/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
09/01/20000
 Airbag light comes on dashboard. also, a warning light, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor, and there are noises. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07/14/2004190002
 Vehicle stalled when at a stop sign. after taking vehicle to dealer the problem got worse. mechanic stated that the engine needed to be adjusted. however, the problem recurred.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
09/01/20000
 Airbag light comes on dashboard. also, a warning light, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor, and there are noises. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
07/13/20041
 While driving there was vibration in the front end. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak