Complaints
38
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2010 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:72,857 mi
Crash-related:8
#24 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:79,000 mi
#34 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:97,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 8 | — | 72,857 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | 2 | — | 97,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 106,367 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | — | — | 1,525 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 76,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 9,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 2 | — | 123,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 7 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi |
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