2001 Kia Rio review from North America

The windshield on my car has been replaced five times, causing my insurance to be canceled.

There is a water leak under the passenger side dash, which has been "fixed" by the dealer four times now. It still leaks today. This leak also causes the car to continually smell musty.

The check engine light comes on randomly along with a flashing overdrive light.

When switching gears the car jolts and the steering always shakes at 60 miles per hour.

I have replaced the brakes, tires, muffler, and water pump.

Everything fogs up very badly when it rains unless I keep the windows down. The defroster doesn't work very well for the windows.

Recently the engine has been over heating when sitting in traffic.

The gas mileage is very good, most of the problems have been covered under the warranty, and I can handle the monthly payments. It has also done very well in accidents. I have been able to drive away (after the police took the report) from both.

However it is very inconvenient to continually have to be at the dealership for repairs. The service staff is friendly, but I never get my Rio back until much later than they promise to have it finished.

While I would not say that this is the worst purchase I have ever made, I would definitely not buy another Kia.