Worst 2007 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 18 | 7 | — | 71,212 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 65,943 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Kia Rio
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~72,568 vehicles.
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT.
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2007 Kia Rio — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Kia Rio reliable?
What are common problems with the 2007 Kia Rio?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Kia Rio?
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Does the 2007 Kia Rio have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Rio reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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