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2004 KIA RIO CINCO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1089276
Internal NHTSA #	10614790
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO CINCO
Model Year	2004
File date	01/07/13
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Ok, my car makes a thumping noise under the tire, thought was the wheel bearing it's not someone said it was the axle 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 axle 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 suing 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 [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	88000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PLYMOUTH, PA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 KIA RIO CINCO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA RIO CINCO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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