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Kia Rio repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 156 repairs.
Kia Rio electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18000 mi | Rear window defroster stopped working |
2013 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17000 mi | Replace rear TV camera |
2013 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 53940 mi | Replaced starter and changed oil |
2013 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi | Door lock actuator stopped working on drivers side rear door. Part had to be ordered. Part replaced by dealership. |
| 98993 mi US $100 |
Drivers door: Power lock actuator replaced. Power window relay replaced. Covered under extended warranty |
2012 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1700 mi | cold water drip on front passenger floorboard near centerline, diagnosed as faulty insulation on condensate line, part ordered. condensate line was rewrapped with insulation |
| 66000 mi | Passenger air bag light OFF, went on again. Dealer says it is ok, bur manual says its a prob |
2009 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94240 mi C $300 |
Added engine block heater. Did a battery and alternator test. Also oil change. |
| 87420 mi C $600 |
alternator and fan belt replaced |
| 91760 mi C $700 |
starter replaced |
2008 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 83000 mi US $67 |
Engine light. Diagnosis described engine knock. |
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. |
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $500 |
leaking freon |
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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 |
2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
96-horsepower 1.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 79360 mi | A/C cooling lightly on driver side but not on the passenger side |
2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 68200 mi | AC compressor went bad(yet to replace) |
| 71300 mi $1000 |
Alternator went bad, replaced for the second time. |
2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Safety recall on passenger side. Dealer fixed for free under recall. Didn't solve the problem. Still not fixed. |
| 141000 mi US $106 |
Replaced battery |
| 30000 mi | Blower motor for AC went out & had to be replaced. |
2006 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 121000 mi | Replace battery |
| 18693 mi $1 |
Broken bulb in front position lamp - bulb W5W, 12V, 5W |
2006 Kia Rio
Engine not specified
| 85600 mi | rear windshield wiper |
2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 5518 mi | Passenger-side, central dash air vent vanes broken. Dealer replaced vent. |
| 8680 mi | Power Door-lock relay died. Dealer replaced (after waiting 2 months for relay to be ordered and delivered) |
2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65900 mi US $194 |
Replaced battery |
| 56403 mi | passenger seat air bag sensor failed causing air bag light to come on. recalled items:Radiator cap and fuse box cover replaced. |
| 28400 mi | Passenger seat sensor mat. Replaced under recall |
| 140000 mi US $42 |
Replaced starter relay and cleaned up the brushes. Starter suddenly stopped working. I cut open the relay(non serviceable)and found an insulated washer on the plunger had broken and let the contact loose. (no contact) |
| 161000 mi | compressor failed had to clean the entire system replace the compressor and drier. |
| 150200 mi US $20 |
STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED |
| 190200 mi | Blower Motor connector loose. blower stops running. |
2004 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108500 mi C $114 |
Tail light brake bulb. |
2003 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43400 mi C $150 |
Power lock fuse was blowing all the time. An actuator had to be replaced. |
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