When did the Kia Rio come to Australia?
The Rio was the car that kicked Kia’s Australian sales into gear in 2000. Before that the cars from the Korean carmaker were best known for their for the cheap-and-cheerful pricing and not much more. Beyond the pricing the build quality was average at best, and the reliability wasn’t that great either.
Are there any problems with the Kia Rio?
Check out our Kia Rio overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Rio.
What to do if your Kia Rio is stalling?
Even though I acclerate so that it does not stall, it does not respond. If the scanner does not indicate any failure, try the following: 1. Remove the IAC valve which is next to the throttle body and clean its inside. Then, connect it again and reset the car. 1. Turn all the ignition switch but do not start the car. 2.
How many miles does a Kia Rio get?
Purchased this 2013 kia rio hatchback 2 months ago. I was drawn to this vehicle because of it’s decent fuel economy. I’ve put roughly 550 miles on this car since my purchase.
The Rio was the car that kicked Kia’s Australian sales into gear in 2000. Before that the cars from the Korean carmaker were best known for their for the cheap-and-cheerful pricing and not much more. Beyond the pricing the build quality was average at best, and the reliability wasn’t that great either.
When did my partner Buy Me a Kia Rio?
My partner bought me a second hand Kia Rio 2004 sedan about 3-4 years ago with about 120,000 km on the clock. Was a great little car at first, very quiet engine, could not even hear the engine idle sitting at traffic lights. But then things started to happen.
Is the Kia Rio over reving on take off?
This was purchased new in October 2020. The engine overheats when air con is on. Apple car play always cuts out. It’s been towed to Kia twice in a month. Now the car over revs on take off before it hits its gear and also will not reverse.
Is the Kia Rio a good quality car?
We get few complaints about the Rio at Carsguide, which confirms the belief that the cars are hitting the mark with owners. While quality of engineering and production go a long way to ensuring you get a good run from your car, they only go so far.