2001 Kia Rio Kio review from North America

After 3 months of owning the car I had to have the wheel bearing on both front tires replaced, and the automatic shifter fixed and adjusted twice. A little over a year later I needed a new transmission and had the stereo replaced. The shop said nothing else was wrong, I needed to bring it in 2 weeks later for a loud roaring noise they said it only needed some power steering fluid. 2 months later the car was brought in for the same noise, it is presently in the shop and needs to have the front Left hub replaced, and the power rack replaced (caused by the power steering fluid). You think they would have found this 3 months before. I have also had the interior side panels replaced (they just fell off while I was driving no less) and the window crank in the back is also being replaced. Please tell me if you think this is a lemon because according to NY State Law it is not.

This car is very undependable, considering it has been in the shop every 3 months since I've owned it. It gets to be very expensive having to rent a car to get to work. The reason I bought the car was because I thought it was cost efficient, and reliable. I never feel safe in this car!

Also I thought I was the only one with complaints about the Kia Rio, until I came onto this site. I feel for us all.