Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / RIO / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006084077 Incident Date: Oct, 31 2006
Consumer's City: TRUE Consumer's State: WV
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: RIO Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Wheels
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNADC125046 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 01 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 15 2005
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined upon examination that both rotors needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the rotors. then, the vehicle had problems with the rear end, and was taken to a local dealer who determined that the axle bearing was bad and that the rear wheels were bent. the dealer provided the vehicle with proper maintenance and brake service and repaired the fuel pump. the vehicle was currently at the dealer for further examination of ongoing problems. no further repairs were made. updated 03/19/07. *jb the fuel pump was repalced. updated 09/25/07 *jb