10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jun 232004

Rio

  • miles
While driving at any speed and brakes were depressed steering wheel shook hard. Dealership serviced vehicle four times, rotors were turned three times, and brake system replaced once.

- Monett, MO, USA

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problem #2

Apr 152003

Rio

  • miles
The brake rotors experienced premature failure, which caused the vehicle to experience a vibration when the brakes were applied.

- Seaside, CA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 022001

Rio

  • miles
While driving brakes were sqeaking, and hesistating when braking. Took vehicle dealer, and they readjusted brakes. In February of 2002 rotors needed replacing.

- Garland, TX, USA

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