8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,144 miles

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problem #1

Jul 152004

Rio

  • Manual transmission
  • 4,144 miles
Vehicle vibrated after driving 45 mph or more. The faster vehicle was going the more it vibrated. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who had the front brake rotors and calipers replaced. Vehicle did not have ABS brakes, yet the vehicle continued to shake.

- Rowe, MA, USA