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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 156 repairs.
Kia Rio body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1618 mi | Rattle in dash. Road test done and it was determined that the rattle was coming from the wheel well. It was corrected and rattle is gone. Took almost two days to correct the problem. |
2015 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 56420 mi C $500 |
major rust leaks around taillights and door handles due to unsufficient protection from manufacture, dealer refuse to repair on warranty (even if it was 2 and a half year after purchase). Basically, the plastics part are screwed directly on the body without any absorbant matter so after a while, the paint is gone and the rust start from under thepart so you do not see it before it's way late. A small amount of foam tape would have prevented this, what could have it costed ? A buck or two? Too bad because the rest of the car was solid and if kia would have stood up and repaint the door, my take would have been different, but they made their decision and so did i, it's my last korean car...Going back to japanese quality! Buyers beware.... I did a homemade body job on the hatch to hide the rust. Mechanically the car is solid and reliable. PVC valve needed a change at 96000km. The rest is normal brakes, battery, spark plug. Very impressive on the reliability front, would be a 10/10 recomendation except for the rust wich breaks my heart! So close! |
2012 Kia Rio5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61000 mi | Passenger sun visor fell off |
2009 Kia Rio
Engine not specified
| 9000 mi | The drivers sun visor will not stay in a position to block the sun. It takes multiple attempts to get it to stay even close to a reasonable position, but a bump in the road will cause it to flip back and driver is blinded by the sun Continued problem with the visor |
| 9000 mi | continued problem with visor, going to contact corporate 4th replacement of the part and several calls to corporate finally fixed the visor problem |
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | The outside molding was crumbling around all windows. Front end was vibrating - was told that was normal for kia rios. |
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 53000 mi US $75 |
Replace handle on driver's side door. Had to pay for paint only. |
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