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2008 Kia Rio repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2008 Kia Rio electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

83000 mi

US $67
Engine light. Diagnosis described engine knock. 

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2008 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

15300 mi

US $100
Original battery died after 4 years, 4 months of ownership. All other systems good. 

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2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

63000 mi

US $500
leaking freon 

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2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

23500 mi alternator went out had to be replaced 
38000 mi Trunk lightswitch had a short light switch ordered and replaced When using air condition it would turn off intermittently then come back on. 
38000 mi Air would fade in and out cool then run slow and warmer 
67000 mi

US $49
Air condition going on and off 
39000 mi TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) light came on, indicating that a sensor wasn't reporting in. Dealer cleared the sensor. 
182000 mi

US $350
Blower motor died, replaced. 
200000 mi

US $50
Blower motor resistor died, replaced in driveway. 
14000 mi Keyless remote will not work at times. Could not replicate. 
44000 mi Remote keyless problem never fixed. It would still come and go but only when the inside of the car got very hot. But never when it went to the dealer. 

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2008 Kia Rio Electrical Problems

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