2000 Kia Rio Base review from North America
"Killed In Action, need I say more?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel pump & sending unit went bad at 49,500
The transmission went out at 55,000 miles after having problems at 51,000 miles
The shocks started to fail at 56,000 miles
The windows go down on their own & have to be rolled up daily to prevent drafts
The brakes were replaced at 49,400 & need replaced again due too bad wheel cylinders.
General comments?
The inside & outside of the car are in great shape, but the car is a piece of junk.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 49500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61300 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Topaz |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2005 |