Complaints
46
Crashes
6
Fires
4
Injuries
10
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:48,116 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:75,375 mi
Fires:1
#34 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:83,000 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | 1 | 48,116 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 75,375 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 83,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 69,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 27,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 1 | — | 9,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 109,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 10,306 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,116
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,375
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
83,000
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,700
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,000
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,306
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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