While driving 50 MPH vehicle caught on fire.
2001 Kia Rio electrical complaints
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While turning on the vehicle engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wiring system needed to be replaced.
While driving 40 MPH up an incline vehicle ran rough. Consumer noticed smoke was coming from under the hood. Consumer immediately pulled over. Within a half a minute, vehicle was on fire.
I purchased a 2001 kia rio approximately 1 month ago. I have had 2 separate occasions where I have inserted the key into the ignition and have not been able to turn the key to start the vehicle. On both occasions, the only thing that would correct the problem was to shake the steering wheel vigorously. I could use some information on what might be the cause of this. Thank you.
I bought my car used, and have had it for only six months. I read the other complaints filed and feel a little better knowing that it isn't just my car with the problems. But I wish the dealers would recognize that they are ripping us off by not fixing the obviously defective parts. My rio has the check engine light on (not all of the time) but when it does come on it is accompanied by the the flashing overdrive off light. This usually lasts for a couple of days. Just when I was getting used to that the engine started shaking with only the check engine light on, it did not stall but it would have if I didn't pull into a parking lot and turn the car off. A few hours later I turned it back on and no problems again until just last week the engine started shaking again. Lets not leave out the minor problems though. I also have problems with my interior falling apart and my cover for my fuses falls off every time I get in. My paint is peeling off, I have had to replace my battery that died out of nowhere. My warranty is almost up and I have had no help with these problems thus far.
I was driving home from work, and when I was approximately 1 minute from my home, my check engine light came on, and my car began "chugging". I made it as far as 3 houses away from my driveway when my car just stalled out. Rather than re-starting, I decided to roll to my driveway. I didn't even make it as far as my driveway, and my car caught on fire. The black smoke was so thick, you couldn't even see through it. My whole engine went up in flames, and my car is now totaled. I have had absolutely no problems with this car until now.
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.
While parked vehicle would not start, vehicle tow to dealer and replaced alternator and recharged battery. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle lost power while driving, vehicle tow to dealer; dealer tightened negative cable and recharged battery. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer states vehicle have cut off while driving, vehicle tow to dealer, battery was replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
Key jams in ignition.
Vehicle was not assembled with a horn, and vehicle will not pass inspection. Dealership is not willing to examine the vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Engine check light came on within months of purchase. Dealer has advised consumer that vehicle had an electrical problem. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on numerous occasions. Dealer has changed battery twice, and alternator, but problem still exists.
Engine check light came on while driving and remained on. Had taken to dealership at least 4 different times for engine check light. Was informed problem cannot be located. Mechanic did replace computer which temporarily solved problem, but problem has come back.
On two occasions vehicle stalled out and died at highway speeds without warning. Dealer has inspected vehicle twice, and could not duplicate or correct problem. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak transmission failed too.
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