| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003251403 | Incident Date: Nov, 30 2003 |
| Consumer's City: CRANSTON | Consumer's State: RI |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: RIO | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNADC165336 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 23 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jun, 14 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: My new 2003 kia rio wagon was leaking power steering fluid from day one, and the dealer tried to fix it,its still not fixed but now every time i turn the steering wheel the engine rev up. *ak i can actually feel the car accelerate. its more noticeable when slowly pulling out of parking spots. i am going to try another dealer, but is there an issue with these cars and their stearing, reported and have ther been any recalls ?? please let me know |
