Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / RIO / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002303465 Incident Date: Mar, 14 2002
Consumer's City: CHINO Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: RIO Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Structure:body:trunk lid
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNADC123526 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 05 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: If vehicle is on the slightest incline the trunk lid will collapse when opened fully. once when this occurred it rendered the consumer unconscious. dealership replaced the trunk lid spring, but it didn't correct the problem. also, at 4000 miles the truck is having problem with excessive front tire tread wear on the inside only. at 6000 miles the front tires were replaced, and a front alignment was performed. front tire tread wore out again at 12000 miles. the factory representative was contacted, but didn't provide any assistance. the front tires were replaced again at 20000 miles with brand new 60000 miles wear tires but they have worn excessively at 10,000 miles. *ak