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2006 Kia Rio repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

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2006 Kia Rio electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 

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2006 Kia Rio

Engine not specified

85600 mi rear windshield wiper 

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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) 

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2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

28400 mi Passenger seat sensor mat. Replaced under recall 
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. 
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. 

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2006 Kia Rio Electrical Problems

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