10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,366 miles

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problem #6

Sep 032023

Rio

  • miles
My vehicle driver rear window was broken, steer column and stolen case # [XXX] I also own a vin # [XXX] and [XXX]. Please contact me [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Austin , TX, USA

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problem #5

Aug 092023

Rio

  • miles
My car acted like it haD a dead battery. This happened once before and after about 10 minutes when I tried starting it it started with no problems. this happened a couple of months the ago. This time, as I was sitting in the car the seat belt light came on but I couldn't wait for the issue to resolve.

- Clover, SC, USA

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problem #4

Jul 232021

Rio

  • miles
My Kia Rio 2020 had the check engine light come on today. The engine coolant temperature gauge went all the way to the Hot mark. The car is one year old and and has 60093 miles on it. The dealership Demontrond Kia refused to repair it under warranty. I called Kia corporate and was told the same thing. This is unacceptable. My expectation is that they will repair this issue for no cost. As all maintenance has been done at the dealership. I have not noticed any fluid leaks nor have I been told when at the dealership about any fluid loss.

- Spring, TX, USA

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problem #3

Feb 102020

Rio

  • 300 miles
While driving, my 2020 Kia Rio has stalled when accelerating while turning at a traffic light and while attempting tp pass a car on interstate. Also several time when jnust driving. Very scary feeling.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Dec 282020

Rio 4-cyl

  • 19,333 miles
My car was parked at my place after getting out of it around 8:30am. I returned to my vehicle at 12pm and the inside was burnt because a fire started in the middle consul.

- Peoria, IL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 242020

Rio

  • 560 miles
I called the dealership about my brake problem five days ago about the brakes going down to the floor almost I was told by the service manager that was a safety issue so he gave me their roadside assistance number yobe picked up they did on Friday morning 9/25/20 the car was delivered and the service manager said he would call me that day about the problem but I have not heard from him I could only get recording about making an appointment I talked to the finance manager about the brakes causing a fire on other same brand vehicles he told me to wait for the service report the car was moving afriend also commented on the brakes also after the car went to dealership sha checked on it and came up with the news report in houston about the safety issue

- Port Arthur,, TX, USA

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