6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$2,500
Average Mileage:
69,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace engine (2 reports)
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problem #2

Sep 032018

Rio SX 1.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,409 miles

My Kia Rio 2012 is amazing and the only mistake I made was not checking the oil in the engine for so long. It would be still perfect if I had checked it earlier. Now the engine is making a annoying noise and I will be fixing it in about a month or so. The car runs but makes a bit of noise in the engine. Don't go a long time without check the oil in the engine.

- Silvia M., Toronto, ON, Canada

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problem #1

Aug 252016

Rio 1.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,560 miles

Kia has recalled damn near every car for engine issue BUT the Rio! Real POS....don't recommend buying one! Also, it isn't covered by the warranty because we are the second owner.

- Amy C., Rootstown, OH, US

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