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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%)
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2006 Kia Rio repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 40 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
| Kia Rio5 in New Mexico, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 2015109700 miUS $700 | Head gasket leak discovered during timing belt replacement | ||
| Jun 2016117000 miUS $240 | New thermostat; check engine light on-pos cat convert prob but has stayed off since therm replaced | ||
| Mar 2017121000 mi | Replace battery | ||
| Kia Rio5 in Czech Republic - Oct 2008 | |||
| Oct 200818693 mi$1 | Broken bulb in front position lamp - bulb W5W, 12V, 5W | ||
| Kia Rio5 in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 201597740 miC $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. | ||
| May 2015101020 miC $600 | Head gasket leak. Replaced Head gasket, Spark plugs and Ignition coils. | ||
| Nov 2015105260 mi | 1 ignition coil failed. Replaced under warranty from previous coil replacement. | ||
| Apr 2017120280 miC $184 | Replaced Sway bar and Control arm bushings. | ||
2006 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Rio5 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201452700 miC $200 | front ball joints replaced, oil change | ||
2006 Kia Rio
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| Kia Rio5 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Nov 201285600 mi | rear windshield wiper | ||
| Aug 201396720 miC $60 | fan belt bad vibration had tires balanced but it only reduced the vibration | ||
2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Rio in Connecticut, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2023 | |||
| Aug 201568600 miUS $22 | Clutch was hard to press when hot. Replaced clutch slave cylinder. Problem fixed. | ||
| Oct 202084000 miUS $135 | Partially stuck front caliper. Replaced both calipers, rotors and pads. | ||
| Kia Rio in California, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201590000 miUS $341 | replace shock absorbers and realign front end | ||
| Kia Rio in Alberta, Canada - Sep 2006 | |||
| Aug 20065518 mi | Passenger-side, central dash air vent vanes broken. Dealer replaced vent. | ||
| Sep 20068680 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
| Kia Rio in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Nov 2018 | |||
| May 2017161000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2018159000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2018169000 miUS $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. | ||
| Kia Rio in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201165900 miUS $194 | Replaced battery | ||
| Kia Rio in North Carolina, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Aug 200756403 mi | passenger seat air bag sensor failed causing air bag light to come on. recalled items:Radiator cap and fuse box cover replaced. | ||
| Sep 200755000 mi | Steering Shaft bushing | ||
| Kia Rio in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2013130000 miUS $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 :>) | ||
| Aug 2013140000 miUS $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) | ||
| Nov 2013145600 miUS $50 | fuel pump. I suspected worn pump and found it had metal fragments in the pan below. I replaced the pump for good measure. Trying to find vacuum leak and found low volume leak in brake booster. Accentuated when applying brakes. Engine would suddenly stall sometimes. Replaced booster problem resolved. changed maf due to a irregular readings during examining system for vacuum leak. | ||
| Feb 2014149000 miUS $200 | replaced both front axles (new) worn and slight vibration replaced downstream O2 sensor showed slow reaction under emission test. | ||
| Apr 2014153300 miUS $17 | replaced wheel bearing | ||
| May 2014157000 miUS $50 | Replaced Evap canister solenoid at fuel tank and the purge solenoid in the engine compartment. | ||
| Jul 2014161000 mi | compressor failed had to clean the entire system replace the compressor and drier. | ||
| Jan 2015150200 miUS $20 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED | ||
| Mar 2015176000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2015183000 mi | replaced front wheel bearing | ||
| Apr 2016185300 mi | replaced downstream oxygen sensor it was reacting slowly. | ||
| Nov 2016190200 mi | Blower Motor connector loose. blower stops running. 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. | ||
| Sep 2017196000 miUS $40 | front brake pads and rear wheel cylinders replaced. | ||
| Kia Rio in Tennessee, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015176000 miUS $100 | Coil pack went bad, causing misfire. | ||
| Kia Rio in Montana, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 201240000 miUS $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. | ||
| Kia Rio in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 201328400 mi | Passenger seat sensor mat. Replaced under recall | ||
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