Complaints
171
Crashes
34
Fires
7
Injuries
40
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:74,500 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#214 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:51,202 mi
Crash-related:13
#313 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:45,381 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 17 | 1 | 1 | 74,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 14 | 13 | — | 51,202 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | 1 | 1 | 45,381 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 4 | — | 79,098 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 | 1 | — | 42,775 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 8 | — | 2 | 56,258 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 6 | — | 33,264 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 61,050 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 72,312 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 3 | 1 | — | 74,483 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | 1 | 61,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 2 | 32,750 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 117,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 6,050 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi |
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