2001 Kia Rio: grinding or squealing brakes

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 28, 2004 · Wheels · 48,000 miles · CA

While driving a squeaking noise was heard. It was determined that the front driver's side wheel rim cracked.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Suspension · NC

Consumer heard a squealing noise in the right front side of vehicle. She was not sure whether it was a tire, tie rod or suspension. When she took vehicle to kia, they could not find anything wrong or where that noise was coming from. Consumer insisted noise was getting worse.

Filed Feb 18, 2004 · Wheels · 66,000 miles · AR

Vehicle began making a loud grinding noise when coming to a stop. Thinking it may just be the brakes that were going out, returned vehicle to the shop. Upon inspection the shop found that all 4 of the 13 inch wheels had stress fractures. The front 2 were the worst as they had begun to split. Was told that there was a possiblity of a fatal crash had this not been brought to there attention when it was.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Wheels · 45,000 miles · NC

The vehicles drivers side front tire rim developed 14 inch cracks all around and pieces of the rim were falling off. The consumer believes the tire may fall off. Please describe further. *nlm son notified owner at @ 45k miles that there was a strange noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and he thought there might be a problem, perhaps with the brakes. Owner went for a ride with the son to confirm noise but owner could not hear it. Shortly thereafter, the son complained to his father again about the noise, stating it was now much worse. Owner took vehicle for a test drive and he could hear a loud grinding/cracking/popping noise from the front end. He removed the front driver side wheel to inspect and he saw large cracks at the wheel hat area about 2-3" above the lug holes on the wheel disc. There were several circumferential cracks approximately 14 inches in length almost completely circling the wheel. When he removed the wheel large pieces of the wheel in the area of the cracks crumbled and fell out onto the ground. Also noticed front passenger side wheel had several 5" cracks in same area. Both wheels were the standard equipped 13x5j steel wheels. Neither wheel had any scrapes, scratches, or bends indicative of abuse. Reported issue to dealer and manufacturer, both refused to provide assistance because vehicle no longer covered under warranty. Owner took vehicle to an independent wheel shop where he purchased 2 replacement steel wheels.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Engine, Locks · MD

While trying to get out of a parking space steering wheel made a very loud grinding noise when ever turning steering wheel real hard. Took to dealer. Dealer replaced ball joint and hub. Next morning while driving on highway, steering came loose. Ball joint and hub disintegrated. *ak tape player inoperatve. Vehicle runs rough in mornings. Trunk hard to unlock, dealer replaced trunk lock. Right rear door lock stuck. Rattle was present due to dash rubbing against carrier frame, dealer added insulation, noise ceased.