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2003 Kia Rio Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Kia Rio has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Kia Rio

Engine
16
Brakes
14
Electrical
11
Powertrain
10
Seat Belts
8
Suspension
4
Airbags
4
Fuel System
4
Steering
4
Structure
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 23, 2008POWER TRAINTHE CLUTCH IN MY 2003 KIA RIO HAS FAILED/BROKEN FOUR TIMES NOW. MY FATHER AND I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE ...
Dec 12, 2007POWER TRAINI HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH KIA. I'LL GIVE YOU A QUICK SYNOPSIS OF MY DEALINGS WITH KIA. 1-I WANTE...
Dec 12, 2007POWER TRAINCONT...2 OF 3 3-I'VE FOLLOWED THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, PROVIDED EVIDENCE FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGES...
Dec 12, 2007POWER TRAIN7-THE ENGINE LIGHT IS AGAIN ON AT 89,000. THIS TIME STEVE TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WE KNOW ...
Feb 12, 2007POWER TRAINAT 53,000 THE VEHICLE BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN ADV...
Jan 24, 2007POWER TRAINTHIS 2003 KIA RIO WAS PURCHASED USED AT A DEALERSHIP A.V. KIA, PALMDALE, CA, , BUT SOON DEVELOPED PR...
Jul 3, 2006POWER TRAINJUNE 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2006 MY KIA RIO HAS LOCKED UP IN THE PARKING GEAR NOT ALLOWING TO REMOVE...
Jul 15, 2003POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENTBOUGHT 2003 KIA ON 11/16/02 EIGHT MON. AGO,SEATBELT LOCK CAME OFF,TRIMMING AROUND DOORS AND WINDOWS ...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLS. THERE WAS A LOST TO THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BR...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINCONSUMER WILL NOT DRIVE OVER 50 MPH, HAD DIFFICULTY IN CHANGING 5 SPEED GEARS. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN...

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