2001 Kia Rio transmission problems

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Suspension, Transmission · 107,695 miles · GA

Vehicle started to vibrate like wheels were out of balance. Turned into driveway driver side rear wheel fell off with brake drum still attached to wheel . Vehicle came to stop. Kia customer service line contacted, because there was no active service bulletin offered no help. Vehicle repaired at local firestone tire store. Wheel spindle and inner and outer bearings replaced.

Filed Feb 10, 2007 · Fuel system, Suspension · 52,595 miles · AZ

Driving in traffic, made right turn into driveway at 30 MPH and the engine died, steering was now unassisted. I rolled the car into a parking spot. The car started upon my return to the car. This has happened at least 6 other times since I've owned the vehicle. The car has less than 60, 000 miles and has amassed numerous repair issues: failure of automatic transmission; rear wheel bearing replacement; defective side mirror that screams at high speeds/freeway driving w/windy conditions; sun visors which do not adhere to placement; and windshield washer pump failure. Upon acquiring the vehicle this was the first problem I took the car in for repair. And on subsequent visits, it has been an issue, but the problem persists.

Filed Dec 8, 2006 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · CA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the clutch pedal, the gear shifter would not change gears and control of the vehicle was lost. It crashed into a curb and the engine stalled. The vehicle was restarted and the engine stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the clutch plate was replaced and to another independent repair shop, who determined the clutch assembly was detached from the fire wall. There were repairs made to reattach the clutch assembly. The dealer was not contacted.

Filed Sep 13, 2005 · Body, Electrical · 1,300 miles · CA

Dt: the caller said the dealer made new holes in the frame to put the bolts in. The dealer cut the frame to put smaller bolts and nuts in. Another dealer said doing that ruined the integrity of the frame. Also, there was an exhaust leak into the vehicle. The transmission bracket was bent and it would not hold the transmission in place. When the dealer fixed it the bolts fell out. The caller had to take vehicle back to dealer. The check engine light was on constantly. Vehicle will not pass inspection with the light on. Dealer said it will pass inspection with the light on. Manufacturer said they could not do anything to help the caller because the warranty expired. The caller said fuses blew out. He replaced the fuses over 200 times. The dashboard lights,headlights and other exterior lights went out.

Filed May 10, 2005 · Transmission · 47,165 miles · FL

Put car in park - got out of car and it rolled out of driveway into the street- got back in car to move it out of the street and the shifter would not work at all-car was towed to johnsons kia in leesburg florida-replaced shift cable assembly-dealer claimed problem was caused by rust on cable-I have the old shift cable assembly

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Transmission · FL

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled . Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that control module needed to be replaced, and replaced it six times. However, the problem recurred.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Airbags, Suspension · MD

Problems with vehicle's engine. *mr when the consumer attempted to accelerate from slowing down, the vehicle jerked into gear. The dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle after several visits. Many people have experienced this same problem per dealer. The front end made noises, and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer on five occasions for the air bag. *sc

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Consumer stated while driving at various speeds vehicle stalled. Also, a transmission problem.

Filed Aug 21, 2003 · Transmission · IN

March 17 2001 is the date that I purchased my kia rio since then I have had nothing but multiple problems. My biggest complaint is the transmission it jerks between gears and shakes horribly when I go over 50mph. Every time I have taken it in they tell me there is nothing wrong. I have a friend who also has the same year and model car as I and her engine has blown up twice. I have never been so afraid to drive a vehicle.

Filed Aug 21, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · FL

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.