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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%)
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Chart based on 156 repairs.
Kia Rio suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $50 |
Replaced looses tie rod Replaced loose stabilizer bar (Not the sway bar) |
| 105000 mi US $150 |
Replaced worn wear bearing on passenger side. Noise was quite loud prior to repair |
| 31000 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. |
| 36000 mi | Wheel bearing grinding. It was fixed in 2 trips to the dealer. |
| 55300 mi US $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. |
| 25000 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. |
| 38000 mi | Replaced left strut that royal kia had said they had replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $350 |
Front struts replaced |
2007 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
96-horsepower 1.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 63860 mi $80 |
Rattle in the suspension system. Link Assembly Stabilizer and Bush Stabilizer Bar replaced both LH & RH. |
| 88980 mi | replaced tied rods, wishbone bushings and front shock absorbers |
2006 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120280 mi C $184 |
Replaced Sway bar and Control arm bushings. |
2006 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52700 mi C $200 |
front ball joints replaced, oil change |
2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $341 |
replace shock absorbers and realign front end |
2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $16 |
I had to replace a wheel bearing in the front. I did it, cost $16.00 (1 day) I had to make a tool to press what was left of the bearing race out. I saved the tool for the other side :>) |
| 153300 mi US $17 |
replaced wheel bearing |
| 183000 mi | replaced front wheel bearing |
| 190200 mi | Replaced front stabilizer bar bushings again. Bushing wear out and the bar rattles when driving on rough roads. Its a quite annoying sound. This is the second time I have replaced these. the dealer could not tell me what the sound was orig. |
| 55000 mi | Steering Shaft bushing |
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