| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007119408 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia rio. after parking the vehicle, the passenger side door failed to open and the contact was trapped inside. the door |
| 007115102 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to |
| 007115101 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to |
| 007115100 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to |
| 007115099 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to |
| 007115098 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to |
| 007108745 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | This 2003 kia rio was purchased used at a dealership a.v. kia, palmdale, ca, , but soon developed problems with the transmission. our insurance |
| 007108744 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | This 2003 kia rio was purchased used at a dealership a.v. kia, palmdale, ca, , but soon developed problems with the transmission. our insurance |
| 007101282 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | At 53,000 the vehicle became impossible to shift from one gear to another. dealership technician advised it needed a new clutch at a cost of $1600.00 |
| 006091963 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Aug. 12, 2006 the harrell-swatty cos. 6 concourse parkway ne atlanta ga 30328-6117 dear mr. x: i am extremely disappointed in kia at arbor |
| 006082372 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | My back passenger side wheel bearing has gone bad three times with a year's time. the last bearing was replaced in september 06, and the same bearing |
| 006081763 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | June 2006 through september 2006 my kia rio has locked up in the parking gear not allowing to remove to reverse or drive. dealer has had in the shop |
| 006078608 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Driving down i-65, and a semi truck tried getting over into my lane. i drove into the medium, lost control of the vehicle and spun out and hit the |
| 006071497 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph, the car lost total power without warning. the driver was able to steer and control the car and |
| 006058377 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Dt*: the contact stated the seat belt on the driver's seat came unbolted from the frame. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or |
| 006056928 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn a corner at 10 mph the timing belt broke. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where |
| 005048671 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Dt: the contact stated the fuel system malfunctioned. the fuel pump and components exploded in the gasoline storage tank. the entire fuel system |
| 005048670 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Dt: the contact stated the fuel system malfunctioned. the fuel pump and components exploded in the gasoline storage tank. the entire fuel system |
| 004016157 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not |
| 004016156 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not |
| 004016155 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. i have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not |
| 003013469 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. this caused the driver and passenger to |
| 004000151 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE TEMPORALLY LOST POWER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
| 004307672 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 203 kia rio purchased 12/02 since purchase have had several issues with brakes, i have brought it back to dealer on 5 different occasions have had |
| 004307396 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Since purchase of vehicle in 12/02 the car has had several reacuuring problem most of which the brakes vibration and car shaken when brakes applied. |
| 004299216 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Consumer noticed that the engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic |
| 003294270 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While pulling out of a parking lot consumer hit the brake pedal and the brakes grabbed abruptly. when she tried to move the brakes they grabbed again |
| 003292838 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While accelerating my 2003 kia rio onto the interstate while going uphill, the car's transmission slipped and had no power on the incline even when it |
| 003292837 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While accelerating my 2003 kia rio onto the interstate while going uphill, the car's transmission slipped and had no power on the incline even when it |
| 004289375 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK |
| 003289075 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | When it rains the vehicle fails to start. also, the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that comes through the air vents. |
| 003289074 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | When it rains the vehicle fails to start. also, the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that comes through the air vents. |
| 003289073 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | When it rains the vehicle fails to start. also, the catalytic convertor is giving out a rotten egg odor that comes through the air vents. |
| 004281178 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving 45 mph the vehicle collided with a deer. the dual airbags did not deploy. no injuries reported. please provide additional information |
| 003277387 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | In june i was having a over heating problem. if i went up a hill the car would heat up to the peg. it needed a new thermostat. the engine blew up & |
| 003277386 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | In june i was having a over heating problem. if i went up a hill the car would heat up to the peg. it needed a new thermostat. the engine blew up & |
| 003275339 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | In april 2003 i bought a 2003 kia rio cinco for my family. when i try to start it in the morning it will not start. it takes about six to ten tries |
| 003275338 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | In april 2003 i bought a 2003 kia rio cinco for my family. when i try to start it in the morning it will not start. it takes about six to ten tries |
| 003275337 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | In april 2003 i bought a 2003 kia rio cinco for my family. when i try to start it in the morning it will not start. it takes about six to ten tries |
| 003274312 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | THE CAR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HAS A HARD START, IT TAKES AT LEAST 3 TRIES FOR IT TO STAY ON THE BRAKES SQUEAK LOUD WHEN COMING TO A STOP |
| 003274311 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | THE CAR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HAS A HARD START, IT TAKES AT LEAST 3 TRIES FOR IT TO STAY ON THE BRAKES SQUEAK LOUD WHEN COMING TO A STOP |
| 0000270995 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. there was a lost to the power steering and power brake systems. the vehicle was taken to the dealer |
| 004266309 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | When turning the steering wheel at an undetermined speed steering wheel made a knocking noise. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection |
| 004265442 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Nuts attaching the windsheild wipers to the wiper drive shaft repeatedly coming loose. it has happened several times before 3-15-04. you don't know |
| 004262044 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving vehicle stalled. driver tried to restart the vehicle, and the engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on until the |
| 003259264 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | The lug nuts peeled of the passenger side front wheel. *ph the tires were being rotated. when they were removed the lug nut(s) peeled off. the |
| 003259263 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | The lug nuts peeled of the passenger side front wheel. *ph the tires were being rotated. when they were removed the lug nut(s) peeled off. the |
| 003254188 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | I purchased a 2003 kia rio in may of 2003 and in a month i had hard pulling to the right every time i went left took in to dealer and they rotated the |
| 003254187 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | I purchased a 2003 kia rio in may of 2003 and in a month i had hard pulling to the right every time i went left took in to dealer and they rotated the |
| 003251403 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 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 |
| 003249709 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | I was going to work and had to stop at a red light at spring creek and ringgold road. i put my foot of the brakes to stop and they locked, propelling |
| 003244718 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Consumer purchased a kia, rio on 11-6-03, when attempting to install child's car seat discovered that automatic lock feature did not work. consumer |
| 0000243323 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | CONSUMER WILL NOT DRIVE OVER 50 MPH, HAD DIFFICULTY IN CHANGING 5 SPEED GEARS. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT CLUTCH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK |
| 0000243322 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While owning the vehicle for only two days it failed to start. dealership contacted a technician, and he stated that fuel pump needed replacement. * |
| 003243087 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | The consumer took the vehicle to dealership to check for a strong odor inside of the vehicle. the fumes/odors became very heavy when driving which |
| 003243086 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | The consumer took the vehicle to dealership to check for a strong odor inside of the vehicle. the fumes/odors became very heavy when driving which |
| 003240384 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving 35 mph steering wheel would pull to the right, and a loud noise would be coming from the steering wheel. also, vehicle would stall |
| 003240383 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving 35 mph steering wheel would pull to the right, and a loud noise would be coming from the steering wheel. also, vehicle would stall |
| 0000239750 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving vehicle would run hot. dealer has replaced the engine once, and replaced automatic transmission twice. however, problem continued. |
| 0000239749 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While driving vehicle would run hot. dealer has replaced the engine once, and replaced automatic transmission twice. however, problem continued. |
| 003237908 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | In cold weather the vehicle was very difficult to start. anytime the vehicle was left to warm up it would stall out. the vehicle has not been to the |
| 003237843 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | Vehicle will not start intermittently when the key is inserted. dealer is aware of the problem, and states that he does not know how to fix it. |
| 003236519 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | After two visits to the dealer's service shop, i found out that 03 kia rios have a problem with the engine control modules. as soon as the weather is |
| 003219187 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | I bought my kia rio 2003 february 8, 2003. the problems started on may 15, 2003 my car cut off while driving to work, as i tried to start the car |
| 003217142 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK |
| 003226758 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | While traveling on the highway without prior warning. the vehicle shut down and will not restart. please fill in additional information dealer is |
| 003226198 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | The child safety restraint seat belt system in the rear seats of our new kia rio cinco does not work. the dealership was notified, new parts |
| 003225713 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | The child safety restraint seat belt system in the rear seats of our new kia rio cinco does not work. the dealership was notified, new parts |
| 003219188 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | I bought my kia rio 2003 february 8, 2003. the problems started on may 15, 2003 my car cut off while driving to work, as i tried to start the car back |
| 003216661 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | I purchased my vehicle in january 2003, first problem was that while driving with my 4 month old daughter the steering whhel went out on me. i tried |
| 003216325 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | 2003 KIA RIO. POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TT |
| 003214073 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | I hope that i am writing the correct people about this huge problem. about three weeks ago i purchased a 2003 kia rio in milwaukee wisconsin. about |
| 002189304 | KIA | RIO | 2003 | The seat belts was designed poorly, they cut across the neck and throat of the driver/passenger. consumer contacted manufacturer and dealership for |
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