Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Kia rio has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. ON THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE, THE CLUTCH P... |
| Jun 17, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHEN THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACC... |
| Aug 22, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | ON FRIDAY, 8/22/08, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR LESS THAN A QUARTER OF A MILE FROM MY... |
| Nov 2, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS BELOW 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT... |
| Jun 26, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE ON A LONG ROAD TRIP, I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH ON MY 2004 KIA RIO CINCO. AT HIG... |
| Sep 26, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | CAR IS A KIA RIO CINCO, I HAVE EXPERIENCED WHAT SEEMS TO BE CLUTCH SLIPPAGE IN ALL GEARS. CAR WILL ... |
| Feb 3, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING. A POLICE OFFICE HAD TO USE HI... |