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2007 Kia Rio repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 22 repairs.
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2007 Kia Rio repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Kia Rio5 in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2013

53320 mi

C $660
Replaced both Oxygen sensors 

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2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan

96-horsepower 1.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Kia Rio in Nigeria
Mar 2009 - Mar 2014
Dec 2010

63860 mi

$80
Rattle in the suspension system. Link Assembly Stabilizer and Bush Stabilizer Bar replaced both LH & RH. 
Apr 2012

79360 mi
A/C cooling lightly on driver side but not on the passenger side 
Jan 2014 replaced tied rods, wishbone bushings and front shock absorbers 

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2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Kia Rio in Nigeria
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Oct 2014

68200 mi
Clutch plate got faulty. Shifter rod broke. AC compressor went bad(yet to replace) 
Jan 2015

$100
Left front shaft went bad.  Master brake went bad. Alternator went bad, replaced for the second time. After repairs, car wont start, they check fuses, sensors, coils, fuel injection system. A more experienced electrician was invited by my mech to have a look. he started the car in less than an hour but wont tell me what he did to start it. 
Feb 2015

74400 mi

$60
After noticing a funny sound coming from my break pedal when i step on the breaks, I had to visit the workshop. Diagnostic showed i had a damaged break hose to my rear wheels and this caused my hydraulic fluid to leak out completely. I notice a tweeking sound when fully was fully turned to any direction. visited the workshop and was informed my shaft had gone bad. Shaft replaced and noise stopped. 

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2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Kia Rio in Vermont, United States
- Feb 2007
Feb 2007

2000 mi
Check engine light came on. The car was brought to the dealer and they found that there was moisture in a O2 sensor. It was cold out at the time and think it could have come from that. No issues since then. 
Kia Rio in New York, United States
Mar 2017 - Jan 2022
Mar 2018

134000 mi
Checked pins and front rotors 
Sep 2018

139000 mi

US $40
New front rotors. Last pair lasted about 30 K miles. 
Jan 2022

154000 mi

US $750
Gas tank leaking 
Kia Rio in Idaho, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Oct 2013

134200 mi

US $100
Replaced evap control solenoid 
Sep 2014

141000 mi

US $106
Replaced battery 
Kia Rio in Iowa, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

35000 mi
Safety recall on passenger side. Dealer fixed for free under recall. Didn't solve the problem. Still not fixed. 
Kia Rio in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

30000 mi
Blower motor for AC went out & had to be replaced. 
Kia Rio in Vermont, United States
Aug 2008 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010

21000 mi
Coil replaced 
Apr 2010

21000 mi
Ignition coil failed. 

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2007 Kia Rio Repair Histories

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