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Common 2011 Kia Rio problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here are the common problems with the Kia Rio 2011 based on complaints from owners:
- Fuel Leak: Another common problem is fuel leaking from the car, which can be a serious safety concern. This issue is typically caused by a cracked inlet nipple on the fuel distribution rack. It is crucial to address this problem promptly to avoid potential fire hazards. Replacing the distribution rail and fuel supply pipe is necessary to resolve this issue.
- Transmission Problems: Some owners have experienced transmission issues in their Kia Rio 2011. Symptoms include confusion in shifting gears at specific speeds, such as choosing second gear over first gear during climbs, leading to slow acceleration. Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest software is recommended to address these transmission issues.
- Infotainment System Glitches: There have been reports of audio suddenly stopping from all speakers due to a software glitch in the 2011 Kia Rio. Fortunately, this issue can be resolved through a 'hard reset' of the navigation unit by disconnecting the negative battery terminal for 15 minutes and reconnecting it.
- Window Seal Deformation: Owners have noticed deformed window seals, leading to water leaks and increased wind noise. Replacing the window seals is necessary to prevent water leakage and maintain the integrity of the vehicle's cabin.
- Noisy Power Steering: Some Kia Rio 2011 owners have experienced noisy power steering, which can indicate underlying issues with the power steering system. Proper diagnosis and potential replacement of components may be required to address this problem effectively.
These common problems reported by Kia Rio 2011 owners highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any emerging issues to ensure the longevity and performance of the vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the Kia Rio?
Kia Rio Transmission Problems:
Transmission issues can plague any vehicle, and the Kia Rio is no exception. Owners have reported issues such as rough shifting, slipping gears, and transmission fluid leaks.
Is a Kia Rio a good reliable car?
The Kia Rio Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 21 for subcompact cars.
How many miles can a 2011 Kia Rio last?
In the hands of a responsible owner, Kia vehicles are expected to last up to 200,000 miles. According to the accounts of owners who gave their Kias the much-needed TLC, they could get 200,000 to 250,000 miles and keep them on the road for a decade or more.
What are the disadvantages of the Kia Rio?
Kia Rio Problems
- Faulty Infotainment System.
- Transmission Problems.
- Loud Engine Noise.
- Defective AC Compressor.
- Erroneous Check Engine Light.
2011 Kia Rio car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Rio problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Kia Rio vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2011 Kia Rio complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Kia Rio.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-01
- VIN: KNADH4A38B6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The engine and all electrical shuts down without warning. This happened three times in heavy traffic and nearly caused an accident. The engine stops running and the electrical components turn off which shuts down power steering and power brakes. Each time this has happened the electrical is disabled and the car is completely dead with zero response when the ignition key is turned; no dash lights, no starter, no power. After the first incident the plugs and coil packs were changed out. After the second incident the fuse block was changed out which was said to have been overheating. After the third incident the car was parked and has not been driven since. After the "dead" car is towed and it sits for a couple of hours it will start again and run for indeterminable amount of time before shutting down.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-21
- VIN: KNADH4A32B6
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: It was 12/21/2022 at about 3:15 PM in the afternoon and I had just turned right into the parking lot of St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. I took a left turn, and went north about fifty feet and stopped at a stop sign. A car was stopped at the same intersection from the right facing west. As I waited for the other car to turn in front of me, my 2011 Kia Rio started to surge in speed without my foot on the accelerator. I instinctively jammed on my brake pedal to avoid hitting the car turning in front of me. Luckily, I did not hit the other vehicle, but I am concerned that this might happen again unexpectedly. The temperature at the time was about 20 degrees outside.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNADH4A34B6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AS I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION OF WHICH I HAD A GREEN LIGHT, THE VEHICLE COMING THE OPPOSITE WAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION FAILED TO YIELD AND TOOK A LEFT TURN HITTING ME HEAD-ON. WE WERE EACH GOING BETWEEN 30-35 MILES PER HOUR. I SLAMMED MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL, SHEARING MY BRAIN FROM THE INSIDE OF MY SKULL RESULTING IN A MASSIVE INTERNAL BLEED. I ALSO SUFFERED A SEVERE CONCUSSION AND TORE SEVERAL LIGAMENTS IN MY NECK. I CURRENTLY CONTINUE TO SUFFER FROM TERRIBLE MIGRAINES AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESUME MY PREVIOUS PROFESSION AS AN ARCHITECT. WHY DID MY AIRBAG NOT PROTECT ME FROM SLAMMING MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL? IT SEEMS MY AIRBAG ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. I REMEMBER IT TOUCHED MY FACE BUT DEFINITELY DID NOT PROTECT ME FROM HITTING MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS IN A SERIOUS BRAIN FOG FOR MONTHS AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND MY LAWYER MIS-ADVISED ME IN NOT PURSUING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE AIRBAG MANUFACTURER. NOW THE CAR HAS BEEN SOLD FOR PARTS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-18
- VIN: KNADH4A32B6
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 8 IN LA MESA CALIFORNIA AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE ON MY VEHICLE STUCK. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT MY VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND PULL OVER. THE ENGINE CONTINUED REVVING UNTIL I SHUT OFF THE IGNITION. THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS STUCK. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO KIA OF EL CAJON WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED A FAULTY THROTTLE CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING, AND IF THERE HAD BEEN MORE TRAFFIC, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A COLLISION.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-26
- VIN: KNADH4A38B6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: IGNITION COILS. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY KIA IN 2015 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COILS EVERY 3-6 MONTHS. AT FIRST, WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, THE DEALERSHIP KEPT TELLING ME THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR EVEN THOUGH IT WOULD JUMP AND EVEN SHUT OFF ON ME WHEN IDLING. IT TOOK 3 MONTHS OF ME TAKING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH TO THE KIA DEALERSHIP BEFORE THE FIGURED OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH MY CAR BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE IGNITION COILS. ONCE THEY WERE REPLACED EVERYTHING WAS FINE. ON TOP OF THIS, I WAS SO STRESSED OUT ABOUT MY CAR THAT IT MADE ME PHYSICALLY ILL AND GAVE ME A RASH ALL OVER MY BODY (I HAVE MEDICAL RECORDS TO PROVE IT) AND ONCE THE ISSUE WAS FIXED, ALL OF MY PHYSICAL AILMENTS DISAPPEARED. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE ALL 4 COILS EVERY 3-6 MONTHS. THIS LAST SET ONLY LASTED ME 2 MONTHS BEFORE IT STARTED WITH THE SAME ISSUES AGAIN. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND FOUND DOZEN OF FORUMS REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH MY SAME EXACT MAKE, YEAR, MODEL. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING THAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN SO OFTEN. I KNOW IT'S A KIA BUT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR MORE THAN A FEW MONTHS BEFORE IT BREAKS DOWN. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE I AM, WHAT SPEED I AM GOING OR HOW LONG I AM TRAVELING, THIS ISSUE STILL OCCURS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-26
- VIN: KNADH5A38B6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED DRIVING ROUGH AND FINALLY STOPPED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-05
- VIN: KNADH4A30B6
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: SOLD A CAR THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A 'LEMON' AFTER ONLY A MONTH OF HAVING IT BEGAN BREAKING DOWN THE MOST RECENT ISSUE BEING THE CADILLAC CONVERTER MAKING IT A LITTLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE SPEED IS AFFECTED ALONG WITH TOXIC FUEL, WHENEVER I DRIVE UP A HILL THE CAR IS LOUD SLOW TO WHERE IT SOMETIMES ROLLS BACKWARDS OR STOPS AND AT A GREEN LIGHT CAR CAN NOT REACH MINIMUM SPEED CAUSE OTHER CARS ANGER AND STRONG FUEL ORDER SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING CAR, CAR CUT OFF ONCE AT RED LIGHT AND WHEN TURNING VEHICLE MOVES ENTIRELY TOO SLOW TO WHEN ONCOMING CARS ALMOST MAKE CONTACT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-28
- VIN: KNADH4A35B6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY CAR KEEPS RANDOMLY TURNING OFF WHILE I'M AT A STOP OR WAITING AT A RED LIGHT. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS WAITING AT A RED LIGHT & THEN I TRIED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AFTER IT TURNED GREEN AND IN THE MIDDLE OF ME TRYING TO TURN IT TURNED OFF. THANK HIS THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND OR ELSE SOMETHING COULD HAVE HAPPENED. RANDOM PEDESTRIANS HELPED ME PUSH THE CAR OUT OF THE WAY. & AFTER TRYING TO RESTART IT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTE SIT FINALLY STARTED. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS THE VERY NEXT DAY. I WAS WAITING AT A RED LIGHT AND IT JUST TURNED OFF. BUT IT STARTED BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. THE THIRD TIME & THIS WAS YESTERDAY, I GOT TO WORK AND I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT. MY CAR WAS PARKED BUT STILL RUNNING AND IT TURNED OFF. IT WOULDN'T START BACK UP UNTIL ABOUT 15 LATER. SOMETIMES IT WILL START BACK RIGHT AWAY & OTHER TIMES I HAVE TO WAIT FOR 15/20 MINUTES OR MORE AND TRY AGAIN AND IT WILL START. I'VE DONE A DIAGNOSTICS TEST & BATTERY CHECK. EVERYTHING COMES BACK GOOD. NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. I'M NOT SURE IF YOU GUYS HAVE RECEIVED ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME. I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-11
- VIN: KNADH4A35B6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: FELT LIKE I COULD NOT GO SPEED I WAS ATTEMPTING. THE BRAKES STARTED TO LOCK UP AND ONE SIDE WAS SMOKING, NOW BOTH SIDES ARE SMOKING AND IS STILL LOCKING UP.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-25
- VIN: KNADH4A35B6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA RIO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT ANY STOP, THE ENGINE THREATENED TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A SHOP, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT TO PAY FOR THE TOWING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-07
- VIN: KHADH4A32B6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: EVERYTHING SEEMED OKAY WHILE DRIVING THEN SUDDENLY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE, SPUTTER, AND DID NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE. LOSES POWER SOMETIMES WHEN STOPPED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED THEN STAYED ON. CAR UNSAFE AND UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. AFTER 4 WEEKS, 2 TUNE UPS INCLUDING NEW PLUGS, COIL PACKS CHECKED ALTHOUGH TWO WERE RECENTLY REPLACED, FUEL INJETORS CHECKED, FUEL SYSTEM FLUSHED, AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. WHEN CHECKED DIAGNOSTIC CODE KEEPS READING RANDOM MISFIRE. CAR HAS BEEN AT THE SHOP (NOT DEALERSHIP) FOR 2 DAYS WHEN THEY FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE PROBLEM AND ITS RELATING TO THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS SHOP HAS DONE ALL THE WORK AND FEELS THAT SINCE KIA IS AWARE OF THE TSB THEY SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE KIA DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM STATES THEY NEED TO LOOK AT IT AND IF ITS ELECTRICAL ITS $100 AN HOUR. VERY FRUSTATING BECAUSE OF ALL THE MONEY I HAVE PUT IN THIS CAR SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT 1 YEAR AGO. CALLED KIA'S 800 CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AND THEY ALSO STATE THAT I NEED TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BY KIA DESPITE KNOWING THE ISSUE. CAR WILL BE TOWED BACK TO MY HOME FOR NOW.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNADH4A39B6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HE REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH. THE AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT DEPLOY!! LUCKILY, HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AND SUFFERED BRUISING ON HIS HIP AND SHOULDER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE VIEWED OTHER REPORTS ONLINE THAT REPORTED THE SAME THING WHERE THE BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY....UPDATED 01/07/15 *BF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-11
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED, VIBRATED, AND THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SIX TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FACTORY IGNITION COILS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- VIN: KNADH4A37B6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT BIT THIS IS WAY HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING TO WORKFROM LUNCH WASN'T HAVING ANY PROBLEMS THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED FLASHING. IN THE 4 MINS THAT FOLLOWED MY CAR STARTED LOOSING POWER SO I PULLED OVER TO A GAS STATION ONCE I STOPPED THE CAR I HEARD A KNOCKING SOUNDS AND THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF. THERE WAS OIL, IT WASN'T BLACK, IT DID NOT HAVE WHITE SPOTS AND THERE WAS NO SMOKE V OF ANY COLOR COMING FROM THE HOOD OR TAILPIPE. WHAT WAS WEIRD WAS THAT THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR WAS COMPLETELY BONE DRY. I HAD A OIL CHANGE AND FLUIDS CHECK AND TOPPED OFF THE TWO MONTHS BEFORE AND HAD CHECKED THE FLUIDS MYSELF THE MONTH BEFORE AFTER MY SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGE. NEEDLESS TO SAY FINDING NO ANTIFREEZE IN THE RESERVOIR WAS A LITTLE BIT CONFUSING. HAD 3 MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND THEY ALL SAID IF THE ASS NO OIL THEY WOULD HAVE SAID THE ROD WAS THROWN OR PISTON BROKEN BUT I NEED TO PAY SOMEONE TO TAKE THE TOP OFF THE ENGINE TO EVEN GET TO WHERE PEOPLE GUESSING THE PROBLEM IS. WORSE THING IS THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND MAINTENANCE IS DONE ON IT SO WHY I'M I HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS? *TR
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-11
- VIN: KNADH4A37B6
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP AND WOULDN'T LET THE KEY OUT. HAD SIX MECHANICS TRY TO GET THE KEY UNSTUCK AND A KIA PERSONAL(OVER THE PHONE), WITH NO SUCCESS. HAD TO TOW MY CAR 20 MILES PAID $165 TO TOW IT, THEN KIA SERVICE CENTER CHARGED ME ANOTHER $430 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. GOT THE CAR BACK WITH AN EXTRA SET OF KEYS. ONE SET TO OPEN THE DOORS AND ONE SET TO START THE CAR. GUESS WHAT ELSE...NOW THE CAR IGNITION DINGS LIKE THE KEYS ARE STILL IN IT EVEN WHEN NO KEYS ARE IN IGNITION AND BECAUSE OF THAT I CAN'T LOCK MY CAR! UNLESS HOWEVER I ACT LIKE THAT FONZFROM HAPPY DAYS AND GIVE THE STEERING WHEEL A LITTLE TAP THEN MAGICALLY THE DINGING STOPS AND I'M ABLE TO LOCK MY CAR. I TOLD A KIA DEALER FROM THE SAME OFFICE WHERE MY CAR WAS SERVICED WHY MY CAR HAD TWO SETS OF KEYS AND HE CHUCKLED AND ASK WHO DID THAT? WHEN I SAID HIS DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER HE JUST GAVE ME A SAD FACE AND EXCUSED HIMSELF. THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS NOT MY ONLY COMPLAINT. *TR
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS IN COLLISION ON 3/28. I HIT ANOTHER CAR FROM THE BACK. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. I WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. UPDATED 07/16/14 *BF UPDATED 3/17/2015 *JS
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-14
- VIN: KNADH4A34B6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKE DISKS NEEDED TO BE TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,400.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-25
- VIN: KNADH4A32B6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-02
- VIN: KNADH4A37A6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE BREAK PEDAL & GAS PEDAL ARE SO CLOSE TO EACH OTHER & ABOUT THE SAME HEIGHT LEVEL THAT WHEN YOU APPLY THE BREAKS TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN YOU SPEED UP, THIS HAS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES, BEEN LUCKY TO AVOID A CRASH,, BUT I HAVE SEEN OTHERS NOT SO LUCKY, THE GAS & BREAK PEDAL NEEDS AT LEASE 4 INCHES OF CLEARANCE SO NOT TO HAPPEN. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-08
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: SO I AM GOING 5MPH WHEN I GO TO PUSH THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE CAR AHEAD OF ME SUDDENLY STOPS. I DON'T STOP BECAUSE THE CAR'S BRAKES BEGAN PULSATING CAUSING ME TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. WHEN I CALL THE DEALERSHIP I AM TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE OWNED IT FOR 3 MONTHS ITS CONSIDERED A WEAR AND TEAR WHEN I HAVEN'T PUT THAT MANY MILES ON THE CAR YET. *TR
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-01
- VIN: KNADH4A36B6
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
- Summary: FIRST THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE DRIVER SIDE WENT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE AIR WAS TOO LOW. IT WAS ONLY 25PSI THEY FIXED ALL MY TYRES AND CHECKED ALL THE TIRE PRESSURE THEN THE CAR STARTED PULLING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SUDDENLY. STARTED GETTING JERKS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. WENT TO THE DEALER AND TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW KIA RIO 2011 NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS OLD. ALSO THE DIDN'T SHOW ME ANY INDICATION THAT MY DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS LESS AIR. THE TIRE WAS AT 25PSI AND IT DIDN'T SHOW ME ANY INDICATION ON MY SPEED ODOMETER NOR THE TPMS LIGHT TURNED ONE NOR THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT CAM UP. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNADK4A38B6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK BUT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. POLICE REPORT #TX116X0IRX001 WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,500.
Negative 2011 Kia Rio car reviews
Positive 2011 Kia Rio car reviews
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It gets perfect gas mileage as long as you don't get on the interstate. At 80 mph, it runs at 4000 rpm in 5th gear, but at 50 mph, it runs at 3000 rpm in 5th gear. It could use 6 gears or a different ratio for top end. The car accelerates fast through 1st and 2nd, and it's very quiet.
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My 2009 Rio manual is amazing! I affectionately call her 'golf cart' due to her small stature. I purchased her off Facebook Marketplace four years ago for $1500 with 112,000 miles on the clock. She only needed a new starter and the radio/AC didn't work, but that just added to her charm! After graduating high school, I couldn't afford much, so if she needed any expensive repairs, I would have been out of luck. Luckily, my little Rio has been so good to me. I commute a good amount with college/work, so I've put 40k miles on her since. The gas mileage is so good with this car, and it's basically the size of a golf cart, so you can park just about anywhere and maneuver really easily. The lights are automatic, which is incredibly helpful for an airhead ADHD sufferer like me. The interior is definitely small, but as a smaller woman, I can see and fit better this way. If you are a larger individual, you may not feel the same. When driving faster than 60, the engine is loud. At about 70mph, she starts to yell because she's sitting at 4RPM. But my girl isn't a track star, she has 110 horsepower, so it isn't built to go fast and furious. The cloth seats are pretty awful if you don't have AC, your car WILL smell like swass. However, I bought washable pleather seat covers, so that isn't a problem for me anymore. I also replaced the broken radio with a fancy Bluetooth one for like $100. It helps to know a local redneck who will install it for a case of beer. He didn't complain about it, so I'm assuming it wasn't that hard. She handles okay in the snow/ice, I think. I live in Wisconsin/Minnesota, so I KNOW snow. I make sure I have good tires, though, because that significantly makes a difference. The only problem would be if you go in the ditch, you will not be able to get out because she is not strong. But just don't go in, and you'll be fine lol.This car burns oil, but it's not a big deal since I usually need an oil change around the same time. I had to replace the clutch at 130k, but that's because I was learning stick on this car and wasn't very gentle at first! I also had to replace the starter and a wheel bearing at around 150k. The transmission grinds when downshifting to 3rd gear, but I just avoid downshifting to third and it's not a problem for me. I know I'll have to replace the timing belt at some point, but I'll deal with that when the time comes. Overall, I absolutely love this car. It's the first thing I've ever truly owned and it has never let me down. I'm emotionally attached to it and plan to keep it running for as long as possible. If you're a broke high school/college/early 20s person, I highly recommend getting your own golf cart. May my golf cart live forever!
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I got a used 2009 Kia Rio sedan. At first, I was scared because it was my first car in high school, but I have had no problems with it since. It is a nice red color and had about 35,000 miles when I got it. Now, it has 200,000 miles and still runs great. If this car ever breaks down, I will definitely get another one. It's a smooth ride and feels like a small sports car. I highly recommend this car!
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I absolutely adore this little car! I've been driving it since 2010 and it's been a joy to own. I'm actually the second owner, my dad was the first. Unfortunately, he had an injury and couldn't drive with the tight steering anymore (our base model doesn't have power steering). Despite being a very basic, no-frills car, it's still a pleasure to drive, park, and ride in. Getting parts and fixing it is almost never a problem, although the 4 tires can be hard to find sometimes. I highly recommend keeping an extra timing belt on hand for higher mileage (trust me on this one). The gas mileage is an absolute dream and is so appreciated with all the work this car has to do - it's the perfect kid, school, work, and grocery transporter. It's even taken us on long 1800 mile vacation drives and towed a 4x6 trailer without any issues. I love it so much that I would buy another one just like it if I could. In fact, the next owner will be my son for his first car at 230k miles!
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I can't find any fault with the build quality. Things shut and reveal gaps are very precise. However, the motor in 5th gear turns much higher than I would expect for the required torque and horsepower. It seems like it needs a 6th gear.
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2011 Kia Rio Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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Darwin Greenholt 2024-10-02
It's great to hear that your wife loves her Rio 5! Although it's unfortunate that you had to replace the transmission so early on. It sounds like it's a nice car to drive around town, but I can understand how living in the Ga. mountains would require more power under the hood. It's impressive that you're getting an average of 30 MPG, especially considering where you live. I hope the new transmission lasts and that you continue to enjoy the car. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Braeden Bashirian 2024-09-19
I bought this car about a month ago and overall I'm happy with it. However, I have noticed a strange squeaky noise coming from the rear brakes. Despite taking it to different places, no one has been able to identify the issue. While the car is not luxurious and has a simple interior, it is perfect for my daily commute. The fuel economy is decent and the car is quiet on both streets and highways. The only downside is that the tires are a bit small. Overall, I think the car offers good value for the money. I really like my car and I'm hopeful that we can find a solution to the brake issue soon.
Miles Pfannerstill 2024-08-03
I hope you don't mind me asking, but is there a particular reason why you wouldn't consider purchasing a Kia in the future? I appreciate your feedback and would love to hear more about your experience.
Jaiden Marquardt 2024-07-15
I'm glad to hear that your Kia Rio has been an excellent purchase so far! While it may be a bit cheaply made, it's great to know that any issues you've experienced have been resolved by your dealer. I'm also happy to hear that the car is overall very quiet on the highway and has good gas mileage, making it a great choice in today's economy. As a college student, it's important to have a car that fits your needs, and it sounds like the Kia Rio does just that in terms of room. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Ubaldo Hettinger 2024-06-13
I purchased this car because I needed an affordable option with a good warranty at the time. However, it did not meet my expectations. Unfortunately, I was involved in a minor accident where I hit another car at 10 miles per hour, and the ball joint broke completely. My husband, who is an ASE certified master technician, was surprised by the poor quality of the car and believes that the ball joint broke first, causing the accident. Although it was fuel-efficient, I recently replaced it with a beautiful Mazda crossover, and I am much happier now!