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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%)
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2008 Kia Rio repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 39 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
| Kia Rio5 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201383000 miUS $67 | Engine light. Diagnosis described engine knock. | ||
2008 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Rio5 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 201215300 miUS $100 | Original battery died after 4 years, 4 months of ownership. All other systems good. | ||
| Kia Rio5 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Aug 201013020 mi | overdrive switch | ||
2008 Kia Rio
Engine not specified
| Kia Rio in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201240000 miUS $19900 | Engine light on, required spark plugs, problem was resolved. | ||
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Rio in Oregon, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Feb 201132300 mi | CEL code P0496 high purge flow. Purge valve replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201476700 miUS $98 | Check engine light came on and code reader indicated misfire on cylinder 3. Changed spark plugs but code remained. Substituting ignition coil revealed coil on cylinder 3 was bad. Replacement coil is not OEM AFAIK. | ||
| Kia Rio in Hawaii, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201363000 miUS $500 | leaking freon | ||
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Rio in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - May 2019 | |||
| Aug 201797000 miUS $170 | Check engine light for Evap system. Had 3 error codes. Replaced fuel pressure sensor which fixed 2 of them. Replaced purge valve but new error code appeared. Returned part (not a factory dealer part) under warranty for new one, which also failed. Finally purchased a Kia factory purge valve from dealer problem fixed. | ||
| Jan 2018105000 miUS $50 | Replaced looses tie rod Replaced loose stabilizer bar (Not the sway bar) | ||
| Feb 2018105000 miUS $150 | Replaced worn wear bearing on passenger side. Noise was quite loud prior to repair | ||
| Kia Rio in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016173000 miUS $50 | Replaced purge valve. | ||
| Kia Rio in Arizona, United States Jan 2010 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Feb 201015000 mi | Transmission was slipping which happened at no specific time hot or cold. The outside molding was crumbling around all windows. Front end was vibrating - was told that was normal for kia rios. | ||
| Nov 201023500 mi | alternator went out had to be replaced | ||
| Jan 201125000 mi | knocking noise when turning steering wheel, right strut replaced Had front strut replaced. Next day car ran worse. They didnt replace both struts @same time, or chose not to. Now left strut needs replacing. Ordered. | ||
| Apr 201238000 mi | Replaced left strut that royal kia had said they had replaced. Trunk lightswitch had a short light switch ordered and replaced When using air condition it would turn off intermittently then come back on. | ||
| Jun 201238000 mi | Sluggish with hot weather Air would fade in and out cool then run slow and warmer | ||
| May 201454000 mi | Had to take car back 3 times, check engine light on, they adjusted. I let them know it was sensor for the transmission, after 3rd time they said it was the sensor. | ||
| Mar 201666000 miUS $350 | Replaced right passenger side door mechanism Motor mount collapse Front struts replaced | ||
| May 201667000 miUS $49 | Right motor mount replaced Air condition going on and off | ||
| Mar 201887000 miUS $118 | Check engine light on,,riding ok. Replace purge valve didnt work.Repair not successful. | ||
| Kia Rio in Colorado, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Aug 200914000 mi | Keyless remote will not work at times. Could not replicate. | ||
| Mar 201127000 mi | Battery when dead and hood latch cable broke could not open hood to jump | ||
| Oct 201444000 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. | ||
| Kia Rio in Nevada, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 200931000 mi | Car has been lightly shaking at high speeds (70+ MPH). Dealer suggested it might be the tires. Will replace tires in June and see if that resolves the problem. | ||
| Sep 200939000 mi | TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) light came on, indicating that a sensor wasn't reporting in. Dealer cleared the sensor. I noticed there was oil covering the top of the #3 plug. When I pulled it out, there was oil on the plug tip, though it looked fresh. Dealer examined it, found no internal source - suspect oil overflow during oil change. | ||
| Nov 200947000 mi | Transaxle began to slip when shifting between Park and Reverse. Took the car into the shop - turns out there was a leak in a gasket at the top of the transaxle, which was leaking transmission fluid. Dealer replaced transaxle - covered by warranty. | ||
| Aug 201066000 miUS $40 | Attempted replacement of fuel filter - discovered the plastic fuel pump assembly had warped slightly, preventing new fuel filter from being installed correctly. Will replace fuel pump assembly ($220) at a later date. | ||
| Jul 2014162000 miUS $1650 | "Check Engine" light came on and engine would not rev over 4000 RPM. Code revealed MAP sensor and cranshaft position sensor both failed. Replaced. Also replaced timing belt and flushed transmission and radiator since they were due. | ||
| Mar 2015174000 miUS $300 | CEL turned on intermittently, P0124 code returned from OBD-II. Mechanic replaced thermostat, no effect. Replaced coolant temp sensor personally, this solved the problem. | ||
| Sep 2015182000 miUS $350 | Blower motor died, replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016200000 miUS $50 | Blower motor resistor died, replaced in driveway. | ||
| Kia Rio in California, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 201162000 mi | Harsh Shifting & rough idle that was improved by the AT software update. | ||
| Kia Rio in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Sep 200818600 mi | Check engine light came on. Vehicle went into limp mode, ran rough with low power. Drove approx 5km to dealer. Checked codes right away, no wait. Found problem to be coil for #2 sparkplug was dead. None in stock, so they robbed a showroom car - very fast. | ||
| Kia Rio in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201136000 mi | Wheel bearing grinding. It was fixed in 2 trips to the dealer. | ||
| Dec 201144000 mi | Ignition coil replaced due to engine misfire. | ||
| Nov 201255300 miUS $200 | Drivers side ball joint worn to the point of almost coming out. I advised dealer of problem in the past but they stated nothing was wrong. Independent shop showed me the the problem and fixed it right the first time. | ||
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