4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,298 miles

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problem #2

Feb 092007

Rio 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,595 miles
Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 mph and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. I rolled the car into a parking spot. The car started upon my return to the car. This has happened at least 6 other times since I've owned the vehicle. The car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues: Failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure. Upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem I took the car in for repair. And on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Mar 072001

Rio

  • miles
Windshield wipers failintermittently during inclement weather, reducing visibility of driver. Dealership has examined vehicle three times and replaced linkages andwiring, which has failed to effectively remedy the problem.

- Milton, VT, USA

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