| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Kia Rio repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)
Brakes and Traction Control (25%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 8 repairs.
2009 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 87420 mi C $600 |
alternator and fan belt replaced |
| 91760 mi C $700 |
starter replaced |
| 91760 mi C $1000 |
Front disks and pads and rear drums and shoes all replaced. |
2008 Kia Rio
Engine not specified
| 40000 mi US $19900 |
Engine light on, required spark plugs, problem was resolved. |
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 162000 mi US $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. |
| 174000 mi US $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. |
| 182000 mi US $350 |
Blower motor died, replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $350 |
Replaced right passenger side door mechanism Motor mount collapse Front struts replaced |
| 67000 mi US $350 |
Right motor mount replaced |
| 87000 mi US $118 |
Check engine light on,,riding ok. Replace purge valve didnt work.Repair not successful. |
2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71300 mi $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. |
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 61000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission failure, company failed to tell us that we were in a severe use area, and that our driving habits were not the maintenance schedule to follow. So since we didn't change the transmission filter and fluid at 30,000 miles they will not warranty |
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