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2005 KIA RIO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1104815
Internal NHTSA #	10629331
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2005
File date	29/08/14
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Not really a safety issue but maybe you can help, please. I check engine light came on telling me i'm at less than 90% efficiency relative to pollution. When the mechanic checks the co2 and other pollution requirements i'm ok. I still get great mileage and good power. The problem is the computer says the converter is off and hence can't get a sticker but the car is not polluting ?? If i lived out side a big city where they do not track this stuff there would be no problem. Ps the cost to replace the cat converter is over $1400. 00. While it us still 90% effective??? What gives please help. Thanks,
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EAST NORTHPORT, NY
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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2005 KIA RIO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA RIO Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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