Problems with 2001 kia rio.*mr the consumer's vehicle experienced multiple fuel system problems. The consumer received a recall notice in reference to the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the problems were not related. The vehicle also had other problems. The engine would hesitate while driving. The dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires. The rear end vibrated. The dealer replaced both rear dampers. The consumer heard a clunking noise during acceleration. The dealer determined that he motor mounts were cracked. The rear wheel bearings were worn excessively.
2001 Kia Rio fuel system complaints
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Problem with 2001 kia rio engine stalled. *mr the engine light had come on due to overheating, and the fuel pump stopped working due to water contamination in the gas tank. The temperature went up once the fuel box was broken due to an accident which caused the radiator fuse to blow. *sc
Since december '03, check engine light has come on at least a dozen times. On 2 occassions, car bucks while driving and stalls. Have had it in to the dealer 4 times since december. I am now scared to drive the car for fear it will break down again.
The federal safety agency recall 03-v-352-000: on certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly, either at its service port or at the main fuel tube assembly connector to the fuel distributor assembly intake port because of quality deviations in the service port valve or main fuel tube assembly. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. "kia has not yet provided an owner notification schedule". Owners should contact kia at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Manufacturer stated they didn't know anything about a recall. *ak recall#03v352000 *sc
Consumer smelled burning rubber, and then the vehicle stalled and flames emitted from under the hood. The insurance inspector indicated the fire was caused by a fuel line failure at the passenger side firewall. The vehicle was totaled, but dealership didn't offer any contributions to fix the car. *cb
When the vehicle was filled with fuel it later stalled. The dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem.
Second time in 6 months that the catalytic converter has fallen apart and caused the car to stop, also 2nd time in 6 months that the fuel system pressure valve has failed. Dt
Vehicle stalls out while driving and will not restart, vehicle tow to dealer, informed that the fuel cap was loose and caused loss of pressure. Feel free to provide any further information.
Fuel tank has been replaced due to vehicle having trouble starting. Also, vehicle was leaking fuel.
While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted.*ak. Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.
I bought the car in april 2001, in may 2001 I got into an accident and had the car repaired at. No safety defect listed.
Dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil,replace fuel pump,clean lines,etc..
While driving, a motorist flashed their lights to get consumers attention, consumer noticed vehicle was on fire, an automotive analyst stated the cause of the fire was due to the failure of the fuel system components related to either a failure of the connection between the steel fuel line mounted to the firewall and the fuel injector fuel rail or a fuel line leak within the hose assembly.
A fire began under hood and caused total damage to the vehicle. A private investigation team assesed the vehicle and determind that the defective fuel line in the back of the engine caused the fire.
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