10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
43,850 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
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problem #2

Jun 122012

Rio Lowest Trim Level 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

This vehicle has been burning oil since I purchased it on 6/2012. And the only time I notice that the oil was low was when making a turn. I love my Kia Rio. For the past 3 years, the vehicle has had a knocking sound. It is coming from the engine, lifters, pistons, and valves. Sounds really bad, as if the engine is going to seize or explode. This is my commuter car, a 130 miles round trip.

- Manuel C., Coram, US

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problem #1

Mar 012018

Rio LX 1.6L

  • Manual transmission
  • 77,671 miles

Burning Oil at 125,000 km after religious oil changes and regular required maintenance. First and last Kia.

- Dana C., Mississauga, ON, Canada

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