2003 Kia Rio: engine stalls while driving

7 of the 74 complaints about the 2003 Kia Rio describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 9%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2020
4
2018
4
2017
2
2016
6
2015
5
2014
4
2013
9
2012
4
2011
1
2010
3
2009
2
2008
2
2006
5
2005
8
2004
7
2003
7
2002
21
2001
29
2000
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Engine · 11,462 miles · WI

While driving down the road with my two year old in the car, the engine seized up and stalled. The car currently wont start and had to be towed to the repair shop. However, we just had all of the routine maintenance to the car less then 300 miles prior to the engine seizing. The check engine light never came on. As of today, they don't know what the problem is except that the engine seized. There was no prior incidents with the car and it was always serviced on time.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Fuel system · 69,500 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia rio. While driving at an unknown speed and approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled but did not shut off when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The fuel pump was replaced. Approximately four months later, the failure recurred. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 75,000 and failure mileage was 69,500.

Filed Apr 14, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 16,000 miles · HI

My 2003 kia rio has died out on me about six times so far. I have brought it into the dealer each time, now and they have said that they could not duplicate the problem or find a problem. They have replaced a throttle position sensor however, that did not help. My car doesn't die out all the time only once in awhile. It has died out while reversing, driving on the highway, waiting at a stoplight. I have pursued lemon law in hawaii and am waiting for the decision of the arbitrator. At hearing, manufacturer knew of stalling defect however, he said it did not apply to my VIN number. I have also had problems with the shocks on my vehicle, they do not absorb much and make noise when I go on a bumpy road. My car also makes a large whistling sound when driving over 50 MPH but it only occurs sometimes.

Filed Apr 6, 2004 · Transmission · VA

While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. There was a lost to the power steering and power brake systems. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Engine · WA

While driving vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart the vehicle, and the engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on until the vehicle was turned off. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that sensor needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Engine, Suspension · 250 miles · CA

While driving 35 MPH steering wheel would pull to the right, and a loud noise would be coming from the steering wheel. Also, vehicle would stall for no reason while driving. Driver would maintain control and pull to the side of road. Had vehicle towed to dealership, and mechanic could mot determine the cause of either problem.

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Engine · MO

In cold weather the vehicle was very difficult to start. Anytime the vehicle was left to warm up it would stall out. The vehicle has not been to the dealer.