2001 Kia Rio brakes problems

Filed Jun 27, 2007 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia rio. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The brakes were replaced five times. The dealer stated that the noise was not coming from the brakes. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall # 05v159000 (wheels). The current mileage is 54,527 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 20,000 miles · NJ

Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 kia rio had the air bag light on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not checked for the air bag light. The consumer said that the dealer did a visual check. The tires were prematurely worn out. The consumer specifically said it was because of the wheel recall 50v159000 that the tires were replaced. Front and rear brakes have had to be replaced also at 20,000 miles. *ak updaed

Filed Jun 25, 2005 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · FL

2001 kia reo brakes wet compleatly out becase of rused out brak lining the bottom of the car is all rused out and is very un safe my deler phil smiht of fl. 954 545 7194 has tole me the car is un safe to drive in this codision with limeted repares othrized by kia

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Brakes · MO

While driving at any speed and brakes were depressed steering wheel shook hard. Dealership serviced vehicle four times, rotors were turned three times, and brake system replaced once.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Brakes · CA

The brake rotors experienced premature failure, which caused the vehicle to experience a vibration when the brakes were applied.

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Consumer is reporting premature wear of the engine mounts and a rattling noise coming from the engine area,while idling or driving. Dealer notified and had replaced them. Nlm the consumer has traded this vehicle in due to all of the mechanical problems and is requesting her money back because when she had taken the vehicle the dealer, they didn't repair the problem which was to be covered by warranty. The vehicle has no power and very poor shifting. The ABS and check engine light is on. The left front mirror is not working. The spark plugs are faulty/breaking down. The inner/outer bearing with seals on left rear and right rear-replaced, and the right rear hub assembly-replaced due to over tightening of the spindle nut. There's a noise in the tire(s) the dealer performed a recall that replaced the cooler hose.

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Airbags, Body · NY

Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure caused vehicle not to exceed 5 MPH. *ak the brakes were making a loud noise, the air bag light was on, the left window was acting erractically, the regulator had to be replaced, the rear view mirro was inoperative, all 4 door seals were leaking water, there was a shimmy in the steering wheel, the shift indicator strip was out of poistion, the trim around the windshield was loose for the second time, there was a noise coming from the exhaust due to the shiled on the midpipe being loose.

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Brakes · TX · crash

Brakes failed while driving 30 MPH , causing extended stopping distance, and rear ended a car, causing damage.

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · MD

While driving at highway speeds, engine stalls out. Dealer said it was caused by corroded wiring under the hood. *ak the consumer states that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle died and would not start when traveling on the highway. A week later the vehicle wouldn't go in reverse, consumer was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicles airbag and engine light would stay on. Replaced/repaired the following; replaced input speed sensor, repaired the open circuit/driverside airbag, replaced left front hub bearings,inner/outer seals, front brakes replaced, and the rotors machined.

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

At 27mph vehicle started to accelerate to 70mph with no deceleration,even when applying brakes. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.