Kia Rio Questions & Answers (page 3 of 3)

Hello, my Rio is a 2012, auto, the gear change is acceptable, the 08 model is a lot different to the 2012, you did not mention if it is a manual or auto?, the older Rio,s had 5 speed manuals, the new Rio,s have a 6 speed manual which are quite smooth, hope this helps, to be honest I would avoid Kia to quite truthful, I am not very satisfied with my Rio.

When you're getting used cars, other than current conditions, what more important issues to be considered are the service records and the type of previous drivers. Korean cars are as good as Jap cars but with better warranties. I am more than happy with my Kia. You treat them well and they serve you for yearss.

Not sure about 2010 model, my 2014 has no problem. Your 2010 model should be still under 5yr + 3yr warranty.

Dear sir: I have a 2006 KIA RIO 1.6L JBEx Sedan Manual with 158,000 kms. Believe it or not,I have had no mechanical problems whatsoever. This car is rock solid and I still have the original brake pads,I get it serviced regularly at the local Toyota dealer for $129,00 they do this super duper service and I think they like servicing my KIA instead of those boring recalled Toyotas!

Hello, our Rio is 2012, 1.4lt, no problems with the oil pickup, though I use Nulon 5W30 synthetic oil, mineral oil did not agree with the engine after changed by dealer, also I put in a engine flush at each oil change which cleans the engines interior, it's amazing how much dirt comes out after the flush and how clean the oil remains in engine, even after 10,000kms, possibly try the flush and change over to synthetic oil and this may help.

I've never mucked about with the the suspension - ever. Never even had the need to replace a shock absorber. They are not designed to carry a very heavy load so I've never had the need. You are asking the wrong person. Wish I could help but I've no knowledge or experience in these matters.

No. Starts first time the key is turned. Never been any different in hot, cold, wet or dry conditions.

I have never heard of this happening before on any KIA let alone 'our' model. Take it to a mechanic and ask that he source 2nd hand parts from a wreckers to fix the problem. Should be much cheaper to do it that way. I think you've just been unlucky.

Is this the vertical rubber seal between the fixed glass panel and the wind-down window?

Hi Monaromonaro.

Yes mate. Had a go at it, had to change the complete window rubber because it's a one piece, I only wanted to change the rear quarter light one's. The old ones had rotted ( a known fault with Kia I have been told).

you're right about it being a known fault but if it is still under factory warranty it's covered. friend of mine had a 2007 model with the same problem. took it back to eagers under warranty. no questions asked.

Hi Phil > I am puzzled as to why you would ask this question. The Rio reborn comes with a Blutooth Stereo.

Hi Robyn,

I haven't heard nor experienced that. There is a fairly large 100,000 km service but this is not peculiar to the Kia Rio. All cars have it.

144,000 km and still going strongly with no overhauls - just a new clutch which may not have needed replacing, just adjusting, but I insisted on it being changed over just for peace of mind. $700.

Regards,
Tony.