Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 04/07/2012 | 85400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 kia rio. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle started shaking violently and then crashed into the side of the ramp. when the contact emerged from the vehicle, she noticed the rear passenger tire fractured completely from the suspension system. there were no injuries and the police were notified. a report was available if needed. the vehicle was towed to an auto mechanic shop and the insurance company was also notified. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 85,400. sm. | |||
| 04/07/2012 | 85400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 kia rio. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the vehicle started shaking violently then crashed into the side of the ramp. when the contact emerged from the vehicle she notice the right rear passenger tire broke off completely from the suspension. there were no injuries and the police was notified. a report was available if needed. the vehicle was towed to an auto mechanic shop and she then notified the insurance company. the insurance company stated they will take care of the problem. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 85,400. mw | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 250 | 3 | |
| While driving 35 mph steering wheel would pull to the right, and a loud noise would be coming from the steering wheel. also, vehicle would stall for no reason while driving. driver would maintain control and pull to the side of road. had vehicle towed to dealership, and mechanic could mot determine the cause of either problem.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 16000 | 6 | 09/09/2003 |
| My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not duplicate the problem or find a problem. they have replaced a throttle position sensor however, that did not help. my car doesn't die out all the time only once in awhile. it has died out while reversing, driving on the highway, waiting at a stoplight. i have pursued lemon law in hawaii and am waiting for the decision of the arbitrator. at hearing, manufacturer knew of stalling defect however, he said it did not apply to my vin number. i have also had problems with the shocks on my vehicle, they do not absorb much and make noise when i go on a bumpy road. my car also makes a large whistling sound when driving over 50 mph but it only occurs sometimes.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 10/17/2006 | 4 | 02/25/2004 | |
| My back passenger side wheel bearing has gone bad three times with a year's time. the last bearing was replaced in september 06, and the same bearing is going bad again (currently mid october). *nm | |||