Kia Rio Cinco years to avoid
No model year of the Kia Rio Cinco stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kia Rio Cinco years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Rio Cinco complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Rio Cinco problems
All model years combined.
- Engine11
- Transmission9
- Fuel system5
- Suspension4
- Electrical4
- Brakes3
- Body3
- Airbags3
- Wheels2
- Steering2
- Seat belts2
- Visibility1
Kia Rio Cinco problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 75 | 12 | Suspension | 30,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 82 | 8 | Transmission | 70,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 52 | 21 | Engine | 56,000 | 1 | 3 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Kia Rio Cinco
What years of the Kia Rio Cinco should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kia Rio Cinco has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kia Rio Cinco?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Rio Cinco?
Engine, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (9) and fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the Kia Rio Cinco have?
1 recall between 2002 and 2004. The 2004 model year has the most, with 1.
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