Tl* the contact owneda 2008 kia rio5. When the vehicle was shifted into park, it accelerated without warning.as a result, the tires spun and the vehicle accelerated forward and over a curb, slightly strikingthe front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a wall.theair bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 09/29/16*lj
The worst 2008 Kia RIO5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Kia RIO5 3
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What 2008 Kia RIO5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia rio5. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact's husband crashed the vehicle into twenty bales of hay. There was a delay in the air bag deployment and the seat belts failed to provide restraint. The contact was airlifted and transported to a trauma hospital. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Was pulled over by local police who notified me that right parking light was 'stuck' on; not problem during day but when headlights used parking brake is also illuminated. Also noticed that dash warning light for passenger airbag is on regardless of whether anyone is in the seat or not.
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Questions about the 2008 Kia RIO5
Is the 2008 Kia RIO5 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Kia RIO5, close to a typical RIO5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Kia RIO5?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Kia RIO5 have?
No recalls on record.
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