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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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Chart based on 44 repairs.
2006 Kia Rio engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 109700 mi US $700 |
Head gasket leak discovered during timing belt replacement |
| 117000 mi US $240 |
New thermostat; check engine light on-pos cat convert prob but has stayed off since therm replaced |
| 97740 mi C $15 |
Gauges would zero out when accelerating from a low RPM. Eventually, an engine hesitation accompanied this symptom. I did two consecutive fuel injector additive treatments, problem went away. |
| 101020 mi C $600 |
Head gasket leak. Replaced Head gasket, Spark plugs and Ignition coils. |
| 105260 mi | 1 ignition coil failed. Replaced under warranty from previous coil replacement. |
2006 Kia Rio
Engine not specified
| 96720 mi C $20 |
fan belt |
2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 161000 mi US $800 |
All started with a leaky valve cover gasket, and then it up with a cracked valve cover comma and once the valve cover was off the engine appeared to be sludged. This could have been due to poor maintenance from the previous owner and not a problem from Kia. |
| 159000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light was on. Replaced 4 coil packs and 4 plugs. Also, the car had trouble starting after re-fueling. I replaced the purge control valve to fix. |
| 169000 mi US $35 |
After filling the car with gas, it was very hard to start. It acted like it was flooded and it would rumble for about a minute or two after getting it started. I replaced with the help of a friend the purge control solenoid valve that I bought on Amazon for about $30. There was a good youtube video on this. |
| 40000 mi US $150 |
Car was hard to start after filling up. Replaced purge valve. Engine light still coming on. Possible problem with canister. Had evap canister replaced still light comes on and months goes off. Mechanic said it may be the comupter. |
| 145600 mi US $50 |
fuel pump. I suspected worn pump and found it had metal fragments in the pan below. I replaced the pump for good measure. changed maf due to a irregular readings during examining system for vacuum leak. |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
replaced downstream O2 sensor showed slow reaction under emission test. |
| 157000 mi US $50 |
Replaced Evap canister solenoid at fuel tank and the purge solenoid in the engine compartment. |
| 176000 mi US $42 |
The starter relay I replaced I think last year or maybe a bit longer suddenly failed. It started acting as if the battery was low and then suddenly would not start a day or two later. The phenolic end of the relay cracked off. |
| 185300 mi | replaced downstream oxygen sensor it was reacting slowly. |
| 176000 mi US $100 |
Coil pack went bad, causing misfire. |
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