4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #1

Mar 072006

Rio 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 30,000 miles
: 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 repair. This was the second time that the seat belts failed.

- Madison, WI, USA