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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 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

120280 mi

C $184
Replaced Sway bar and Control arm bushings. 

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2006 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

52700 mi

C $200
front ball joints replaced, oil change 

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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 

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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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2006 Kia Rio Suspension Problems

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