2003 Kia Rio Base review from North America

The brakes squeak continuously and were "turned down" at 11,000 miles and sometimes the automatic locks do not lock unless you push them down as hard as you can.

I tried on several occasions to get the dealer and the manufacturer to do something about the brakes and the locks. They told me nothing was wrong with the brakes even though they already had to be resurfaced. They blamed that on me driving two-footed, which I do not. They said it was normal for breaks to squeak especially in the morning. The brakes squeak all day long. As for the locks, they could not get the locks to act up in their presence so they refused to do anything about it. I talked to the dealer and the manufacturer and no one will do anything. I guess I just have to live with the fact that I bought my very first brand new car and I have the same problems as I would if I had a used car. I will never buy a KIA again and will encourage everyone I know not to either.