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2003 Kia Rio Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Kia Rio has 4 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 2, 2004STEERINGWHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED STEERING WHEEL MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. CONSU...
Dec 1, 2003STEERINGMY NEW 2003 KIA RIO WAGON WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID FROM DAY ONE, AND THE DEALER TRIED TO F...
Jul 15, 2003STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEI PURCHASED A 2003 KIA RIO IN MAY OF 2003 AND IN A MONTH I HAD HARD PULLING TO THE RIGHT EVERY TIME ...
Apr 4, 2003STEERINGI PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2003, FIRST PROBLEM WAS THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 4 MONTH OLD DAU...

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