2002 Kia Rio brakes problems

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 61,000 miles · MA

Slowing to turn into gas station, rear axle broke do to excessive rust rot. The body on this car had stated to rust at 8000 miles, rear frame has excessive rust rot also. Numerous other kia rio owners are reporting this issue this is alarming I could have slammed into the gas pumps as the brakes locked do to severing a brake line.

Filed Oct 22, 2009 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · OH

T proportioning valve is leaking on my 2002 kia, loosing all brake fluid. Kia dealer said this is a common problem they can repair for $230.00. The proportioning valve should not fail on any car. Has this been reported before? I feel this should be a warranty item and possibly a dealer recall, what can you tell me?

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Brakes · 100 miles · WI

Dt: in the high humidity or rain the rear brakes lock. It makes a scraping and scratching noise, when the brakes dry out. There is no forewarning; noticed this problem since purchasing the vehicle on september 1, 2002. Have contacted three dealers, and a manufacturer's representative said that this was normal. One dealer did replaced the brake lines.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 100 miles · TX

Dt: the consumer purchased two 2002 kia rios, the first vehicle was fine. The other vehicle within 30 days of purchase at approximately 100 miles, died. This did not happen at any certain speed. The vehicle has been taken into the dealership over 14 times and they have not replaced anything . They have reprogrammed the computer numerous times. The vehicle will work for awhile, no specific time, and then die again. Consumer's daughter actually drove vehicle which was located in south carolina.*ak the visor was replaced. The interior light would not go off, the dealer stated it was a pinched wire. The liftgate latch was replaced and the parking brake was adjusted.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Brakes · DC

Brake problems, comments from odi web user. *bf the consumer took vehicle in for recall service twice. Besides the recalls ( # 04v179000). The consumer has taken the vehicle in for repair three timesfor mechanical problems, leaking gaskets, check engine light being on, and air flow meter sensor damaged.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Brakes · 4,144 miles · MA

Vehicle vibrated after driving 45 MPH or more. The faster vehicle was going the more it vibrated. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who had the front brake rotors and calipers replaced. Vehicle did not have ABS brakes, yet the vehicle continued to shake.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · VA

The brakes locked up when they were depressed on a wet surface. Dealership deglazed and lined the brakes several times. Consumer was unsure if this corrected the problem since it didn't rain when the brakes were lined. This vehicle was a programmed vehicle at time of purchase.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes · 25 miles · WI · crash

While braking for a stop light consumer's vehicle was rear ended by a truck. During high humidity the brakes grabbed, causing the vehicle to stop too short. The problem happened more than fifty times with this vehicle. The dealer examined the vehicle four times. An independent mechanic found the brake lining was the problem. *ak

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Brakes · NH

Vehicle made grinding noises from the left front wheel. *ph the consumer also noticed that the left front hub cap and the surrounding area of the body were noticeably discolored. The vehicle was also pulling to the left and it seemed that a wheel bearing was wearing out. The consumer contacted the dealer since the vehicle was still under warranty. The dealer wasn't doing warranty work and suggested that the consumer go to another dealer. The vehicle was service by a dealer who determined that the left front brake was worn down to the bare metal while the passenger side front brake pad was still at 25% thickness. At the consumer's request the dealer investigated what caused the left side to wear significantly faster than the right but was unable to determine the cause. The consumer feels that since this was not normal wear that he should be reimbursed for replacing the brake pads and rotors.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Front seat belts do not retract properly. The dealer had to replace both seat belt systems. *ak when the consumer went to the dealer they declined to repair the safety features, the consumer was told the buckle assembly was worn due to dirt being inside the assembly and was not a warranty issue.. * cb the dealer recommended that the brakes, transmission and engine mounts be replaced. Also the radiator was stopped up with mud.