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KIA RIO CINCO Vehicle Speed Control

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10068683

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2004.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. DEALER STATED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED. THIS PART HAD BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in LANCASTER, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA RIO CINCO Engine And Engine Cooling

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10068683

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2004.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. DEALER STATED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED. THIS PART HAD BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in LANCASTER, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA RIO CINCO Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Injectors

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Injectors Report #10086878

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2004.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS . CAR HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIMES THEY HAVE REPLACED A DIFFERENT PART. THE VACUUM SEAL ON THE FUEL LINE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND A PART WITH A O2 SENSOR. EACH TIME THEY TELL ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. NOW THERE IS A VIBRATION WHEN THE CAR IDLES AND A SCRAPING SOUND WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE CAR WILL BE IN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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KIA RIO CINCO Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Report #10086878

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2004.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . CAR HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIMES THEY HAVE REPLACED A DIFFERENT PART. THE VACUUM SEAL ON THE FUEL LINE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND A PART WITH A O2 SENSOR. EACH TIME THEY TELL ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. NOW THERE IS A VIBRATION WHEN THE CAR IDLES AND A SCRAPING SOUND WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE CAR WILL BE IN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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KIA RIO CINCO Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #10086878

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2004.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . CAR HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIMES THEY HAVE REPLACED A DIFFERENT PART. THE VACUUM SEAL ON THE FUEL LINE, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND A PART WITH A O2 SENSOR. EACH TIME THEY TELL ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. NOW THERE IS A VIBRATION WHEN THE CAR IDLES AND A SCRAPING SOUND WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE CAR WILL BE IN FOR THE 5TH TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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KIA RIO CINCO Power Train Automatic Transmission

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10111299

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2005.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING. A POLICE OFFICE HAD TO USE HIS VEHICLE TO PUSH THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED OF THE HIGHWAY, THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN.*AK.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADC165146. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in FOND DU LAC, WI. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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KIA RIO CINCO Steering

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Steering Report #10129257

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2004.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . SINCE DAY ONE THIS CAR HAS HAD A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE SPEED OF 55 - 65 MPH. THIS CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM.THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I REQUESTED A REPRESENTATIVE COME AND CHECK THE CAR.THE RESPONSE THAT I GOT WAS, "WHAT YOUR FEELING IN YOUR STEERING WHEEL IS COMMERCIALY ACCEPTABLE TO THE INDUSTRY." AS A TECHINIAN MYSELF, I BELIEVE THAT NO NEW CAR SHOULD SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS DECLINED MY REQUEST TO BUY BACK MY CAR. I NEED SOME HELP. ALL OF THE SAME CARS THAT I DROVE FROM THE DEALER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT. MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN DRIVE IN THIS CAR AND I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK, WHAT IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG. I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS CAR HAD I KNOWN THAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN THIS MUCH TROUBLE. I WOULD LIKE THE CAR TO BE REPURCHASED . .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADC165046. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in EAST HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20041223. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SUBURBAN KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 860-649-6550 . DEALER'S CITY: VERNON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06066 .
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KIA RIO CINCO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Report #10133037

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2005.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-60 MPH THE STEERING WENT OUT. THE CAR WAS MOVING ON ITS OWN ACCORD FROM ONE SIDE OF THE LANE TO THE OTHER, AND STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. PUMPING THE BRAKES MADE THE REACTION WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE , SLOWING THE CAR,AND STEERING ENGAGED AGAIN. PULLED THE CAR OVER TO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADC165046. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040213. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 58 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FOREIGN MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 410-488-5050 . DEALER'S CITY: BALTIMORE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 21206 .
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KIA RIO CINCO Power Train Clutch Assembly

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Power Train Clutch Assembly Report #10137887

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 26, 2005.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . CAR IS A KIA RIO CINCO, I HAVE EXPERIENCED WHAT SEEMS TO BE CLUTCH SLIPPAGE IN ALL GEARS. CAR WILL ONLY ACCELERATE ABOUT 10 MILES IN EACH GEAR, THEN BEGINS TO STALL AND THEN DECELERATE, UNLESS I MOVE IT TO THE NEXT GEAR. WHEN I REACH 5TH GEAR AT ABOUT 42 MILES PER HOUR, THE CAR WILL DRIVE OK UNTIL I REACH 50 AND THEN BEGAN TO DECELERATE, STABILIZING AT ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9298 miles. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in YOUNGTOWN, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050224. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 12 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PEORIA KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 623-933-6900 . DEALER'S CITY: PEORIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AZ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 85382 .
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KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Power Train Clutch Assembly Report #10160987

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2006.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . WHILE ON A LONG ROAD TRIP, I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH ON MY 2004 KIA RIO CINCO. AT HIGHWAY SPEED I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A TRUCK WHEN, AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CLUTCH PARTIALLY DISENGAGED CAUSING MY ACCELERATION TO CEASE. I LET OFF THE THROTTLE AND WHEN RE-ENGAGING THE THROTTLE, THE CLUTCH SLIPPED AGAIN. I HAD TO LET OFF,APPLY BRAKES, AND SWERVE IN BEHIND THE TRUCK I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS TO AVOID BEING STRUCK BY AN ONCOMING TRUCK. THE CAR SEEMED TO OPERATE PERFECTLY AFTER THIS INCIDENT BUT I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE BY PHONE AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY A DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WHEN I FINALLY FOUND A DEALER THAT HAD THE TIME TO LOOK AT IT A DAY LATER, I WAS TOLD IT WAS THEIR POLICY TO NOT REPAIR CLUTCH PROBLEMS SINCE THEY ARE CALLED A "WEAR ITEM". THEY ALSO TOLD ME THE CLUTCH PLATE LOOKED TO BE BADLY BURNED BUT I COULD FINISH THE TRIP IF I BABIED IT. I CONTINUED ON TO OUR FINAL DESTINATION AND HAVE DECIDED TO SELL THE CAR. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT DESCRIBED, THE CAR ONLY HAD ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON IT. I AM A PROFESSIONAL DRIVER AND AM ALMOST THE SOLE DRIVER SO THIS WASN'T CAUSED BY DRIVER ABUSE. I GUESS THEIR ARE LOOPHOLES IN THE WARRANTY THAT KIA ADVERTISES SO HIGHLY AND THEY AREN'T AFRAID TO LOSE CUSTOMERS WHEN THEIR PRODUCT FAILS. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADC165846. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050624. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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KIA RIO CINCO Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Controls/wiring

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Controls/wiring Report #10246561

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2008.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING . FAN CONTROL KNOB FOR HEAT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD ONLY WORK ON SOME SPEEDS AND GRADUALLY WOULD NOT WORK AT TIMES. IT WOULD "CATCH" EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE ONLY ON HIGH, I COULD SMELL SOMETHING HOT, NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. AFTER LOOKING BEHIND THE COVER, THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE RELAY SWITCH TO THE KNOB ARE MELTED, THE RELAY SWITCH IS BURNED AND THE WIRE HARNESS IS MELTED. *TR.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADC165046. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in MINER, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA RIO CINCO Electrical System

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Electrical System Report #10246561

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2008.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . FAN CONTROL KNOB FOR HEAT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD ONLY WORK ON SOME SPEEDS AND GRADUALLY WOULD NOT WORK AT TIMES. IT WOULD "CATCH" EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE ONLY ON HIGH, I COULD SMELL SOMETHING HOT, NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. AFTER LOOKING BEHIND THE COVER, THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE RELAY SWITCH TO THE KNOB ARE MELTED, THE RELAY SWITCH IS BURNED AND THE WIRE HARNESS IS MELTED. *TR.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADC165046. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in MINER, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA RIO CINCO Service Brakes

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Service Brakes Report #10557137

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2013.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with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person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62206 miles. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in SHOHOLA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA RIO CINCO Structure Body

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Structure Body Report #10557137

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2013.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with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person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62206 miles. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in SHOHOLA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA RIO CINCO Suspension

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Suspension Report #10557137

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2013.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with SUSPENSION . I WAS DRIVING WITH MY GIRLFRIEND, HEADED OUT TO DINNER, GOING 15 TO 20 MPH THROUGH TOWN (25 MPH SPEED LIMIT), WHEN SUDDENLY A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE STARTED, COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL. I PULLED OVER IN A BUSINESS LOT & REMOVED TIRE TO FIND THAT THE REAR AXEL WHERE THE SHOCK ABSORBER CONNECTS TO HAD RUSTED OFF & THE SHOCK ABSORBER SWINGING, DISCONNECTED FROM THE AXEL MOUNT. I NURSED THE VEHICLE HOME & CHECKED THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE & FOUND THAT IT TOO WAS READY TO SNAP OFF. A SLIGHT TAP WITH A HAMMER ON THE AXLE PRODUCED A HOLE OF ABOUT 1" A SECOND TAP & IT TOO CAME OFF THE CAR. I REMOVED BOTH SHOCKS & THE CAR IS NOW NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. SO, IT'S A TOTAL LOSS WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER INSURANCE. I SEE WHERE KIA HAS RECALLED THE 2004 OPTIMA FOR A RUST OUT ISSUE WITH ITS SUBFRAMES. (SC 075 JUNE 2009). THE RECALL SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THESE VEHICLES AS WELL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS ARE ALSO ROTTING OUT LEAVING A GAP ON TOP WHERE MOISTURE CAN GET TO THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE BRAKES. THE REAR LATERAL ARM MOUNTING NUT IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE DUE TO EXTREME RUST. BOTH REAR SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES ARE ALSO ROTTING SO BADLY FROM BEHIND THAT THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THEM HAVE NO HEADS JUST RUST. THE REAR SEAM OF THE GAS TANK IS ALSO ROTTING OUT. FINALLY THE FRONT SUSPENSION & UNDERBODY ALSO HAS SEVERE RUSTING ISSUES. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN NJ & HAS SPENT IT'S ENTIRE TIME WITH ME AT MY HOME. AT TIME OF PURCHASE THE DEALERSHIP, SALERNO KIA OF NEWTON , NJ ( NO LONGER IN BUSINESS) "RUSTPROOFED" THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR WHICH COST ME SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS EXTRA. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62206 miles. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in SHOHOLA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA RIO CINCO Unknown Or Other

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 Unknown Or Other Report #10614790

KIA RIO CINCO 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2013.KIA RIO CINCO 2004, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . OK, MY CAR MAKES A THUMPING NOISE UNDER THE TIRE, THOUGHT WAS THE WHEEL BEARING IT'S NOT SOMEONE SAID IT WAS THE AXL I DON'T KNOW ALSO, THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON I CHANGED THE AIR FILTER, I READ THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FILTER, I READ THAT THE AXL RUSTS OUT, I THINK THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS AND KIA SHOULD FIX IT FOR FREE, I DON'T THINK I SHOULD PAY FOR THAT THE CAR DOESN'T GET DRIVEN THAT MUCH AND I CAN'T GO FAR PLACES WITH IT IN FEAR THAT IT MIGHT BREAK DOWN SOMEWHERE, I FEEL LIKE SUEING KIA FOR MAKING A CRAPPY CAT THAT DOESN'T LAST. I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR LIKE THIS BEFORE, THE DOORS ARE BROKEN EVEN THE HATCH WON'T OPEN ANYMORE, WHAT THE HELL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 88000 miles. Kia Rio Cinco 2004 problem was reported in PLYMOUTH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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