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2002 Kia rio Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Kia rio has 5 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Kia rio

Engine
44
Airbags
22
Brakes
21
Fuel System
17
Suspension
10
Seat Belts
10
Electrical
8
Powertrain
8
Structure
5
Other
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 29, 2003STRUCTUREWHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WATER WAS LEAKING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 15, 2003STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION FELL OUT OF THE CAR. *NLM
Sep 10, 2002STRUCTUREBACK WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS LEAKING, INTERIOR SMELLS LIKE MILDEW. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED...
Mar 15, 2002STRUCTURE,TIRESIF VEHICLE IS ON THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE THE TRUNK LID WILL COLLAPSE WHEN OPENED FULLY. ONCE WHEN THIS...
Jan 1, 1970STRUCTURECONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT, THE RUBBERS ON THE BACK DOO...

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