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2005 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1021838
Internal NHTSA #	10551514
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2005
File date	25/09/13
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The engine stopped in traffic on hwy, wife was in danger of being hit by other vehicles,no power to get to edge of roadway on bridge, heavy construction, had to climb out passenger door, down embankment to safety. Towed vehicle home to find engine locked up. Maintenance done regular belts, tires,oil changes and battery replaced. Only fuel gauge issue is all problems, ask dealer was told to bring in for estimate 300. 00 to check. After issue on highway find out timing belt and engine problems have occur on this model since 2001. Sad for veteran unable to make repairs due to disability. Never buy or recommend kia to anyone.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAGINAW, TX
VIN pattern	KNADC125256XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	55
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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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2005 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA RIO Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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