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2001 Kia Rio Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Kia Rio has 4 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Kia Rio

Engine
44
Wheels
25
Airbags
24
Suspension
22
Electrical
16
Fuel System
16
Brakes
14
Powertrain
14
Seat Belts
13
Structure
9
Other
7
Latches & Locks
5
Visibility
5
Steering
4
Tires
4
Lights
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 8, 2005STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,WHEELSCONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10136024 COMPONENT: WHEELS GAS IGNITION? YOU TELL ME? WHEN...
Apr 12, 2003STEERING,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENTVEHICLE SKIDS REPEATEDLY, DURING NORMAL OPERATION. HANDLES POORLY. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER H...
Feb 9, 2001STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO S...
Jan 1, 1970STEERING,POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AXLE FAILURE.*AK

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