2004 Kia Rio RXV review from North America
"It is a cute car, but has cheap quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The check engine came on within 1 month.
The oxygen sensor went bad at 11,000 km.
The mud flap broke after 7 months.
The air breather cover needed replacing at 4000 km.
It got a dull spot on hood after 1 year.
Tires lost their balance at 24000 km.
Plastic molding in trunk warped.
General comments?
It is a nice car, but is really cheap.
The dash vibrates and drives me crazy.
The air conditioning kills the power of the engine.
It isn't very good on gas.
The service department is very rude especially if it is warranty related.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 26000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2005 |