2004 Kia Rio problems, complaints & recalls

2024-03-02 · Unknown Or Other

“i bought this car used a little less than a week ago. there was a thumping noise under the hood so i took the car to the dealer twice for this issue. i looked under the hood tonight and found a bunch of pieces that are not bolted down and the battery is completely unsecured and can move around freely. it’s horribly unsafe because the battery bei…”

2019-04-20 · Unknown Or Other · 136,000 mi

“my wife got locked in her car in the garage at home. there is a spring on the door latch that holds up a lever, that broke, causing the lever to drop and jam the lock lever. when she tried to unlock her door it would not release and the auto lock function kept the other doors locked too. we were able to use my key to quickly unlock and open th…”

2019-02-28 · Unknown Or Other

“takata recall 2004 kia rio locks in car broken unable to unlock and get out the car i don't know if there is something wrong with the locking system and it has become a major problem…”

2016-08-22 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics and a dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing needed to replaced. the wheel bearing was replaced multiple times; however, …”

2015-06-16 · Wheels · 163,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. while driving approximately 50 mph, the wheel bearing and the hub from both rear wheels detached. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the rear tire bearings were previou…”

2014-07-10 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 84,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. the contact stated that the drivers side door failed to open when using the key or by manually pulling the lock. the contact mentioned that in order to enter the vehicle she had to do so through the front passengers door. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and curren…”

2014-02-20 · Visibility/Wiper · 87,050 mi

“tl-the contact ct owns a 2004 kia rio. the contact stated that the windshield defroster and heating system failed. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the windshield defroster and heat button had to be held in to be able to have the windshield defrost and heat system operate. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the veh…”

2012-11-19 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 21,599 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. the contact stated that the manual door locks on both the interior and exterior front driver's side doors would not release. the contact had to enter the vehicle through the front passenger side door and exit in the same manner. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of…”

2012-01-15 · Power Train · 69,000 mi

“vehicle was purchased used approximately 2 years ago. on the approximate incident date, the clutch pedal failed to actuate the clutch after producing a loud noise. inspection at a repair facility revealed failure in several clutch components and a metal fatigue failure in the clutch and brake pedal support bracket. i am filing this complaint on beh…”

2011-12-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 81,299 mi · 🔥 fire

“the car caught on fire, kia says they sent a notification to the original owner, years ago. we feel that we were entitled to a recall notice before the car burned down. we feel this is not a small recall, it was a fire, a fire is very dangerous and can burn and kill people. we had 22 kias rios in our fleet and never received recall notices on an…”