2001 Kia Rio RS review from North America
"Love the car, hate the lease"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has really gone wrong with the car, we have had to replace the headlights a couple of times. (Not covered under warranty.)
The noticeable things are when you turn on the turn signal, the clock blinks with the signal light. (This still happens and the dealership can't find the cause. This is not a problem though, just a minor bug.)
The dash light went out once, it needed a fuse replacement. (This was covered under warranty.)
Around has stalled twice, once around 40,000 k and once again around 60,000 k. It has always started and we have not had to put any money into it other than regular services, which can be a bit expensive with so many miles on it.
General comments?
Overall I would buy another KIA. We have looked at the Sedona and they apear to look like one of the better vans on the road. Also with the 100,000 k warranty, I am sure we will consider the Sedona when we make our next vehicle purchase.
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![]() ![]() | Unreliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 86000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mercury |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2004 |


