The Lemon Index2002 Kia Rio. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 23 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 22 / 27 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,400 and 87,100 miles. Median 40,000, from 77 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72,300 | 23,000–101,000 | 23 |
| Airbags | 36,200 | 14,600–69,000 | 14 |
| Brakes | 10,000 | 800–57,200 | 10 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 59,000 | 32,100–73,700 | 10 |
| Seat belts | 87,200 | 33,700–101,400 | 8 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 29% |
| Airbags | 19% |
| Brakes | 19% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 12% |
| Seat belts | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 28 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
04V179000 Apr 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Air bag non deploy | 2002 | 2003 |
Manufacturer communications 16
Kia filed 16 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Rio (bc) engine hard to start, runs rough and stalls -- what to check -- crank position sensor…
- Improved timing belts for the kia rio and optima
- PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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