2004 Kia Rio review from North America
"Car will self-destruct, make sure you are up to date on your maintenance!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission Replaced (Under Warranty) at 57,000 miles, Timing belt broke at 66,000 miles and destroyed engine. (Not covered by 100,000 mile warranty because apparently it is supposed to be replaced at 60,000 miles)
General comments?
Cheap piece of junk, gets you from A-B until it self destructs. Make sure you do all your scheduled maintenance. or warranty won't cover you at all. My uncle bought a Kia Rio the day after me and his timing belt went out and destroyed his engine at 55,000 miles.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Pathfinder |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2008 |