7.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,983 miles

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2016 Kia Rio drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2016 Kia Rio Owner Comments

problem #5

Jun 012023

Rio

  • 34,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle was slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

- Derwwod, MD, USA

problem #4

Aug 292023

Rio

  • miles
Ignition getting stuck in acc car can-??t go anywhere can-??t turn key off steering wheel won-??t lock no don-??t have money to put in shop arm no hasn-??t been inspected no lamps no warning just started doing it has done a few times now

- Ronceverte , WV, USA

problem #3

Aug 302022

Rio

  • miles
on 08.30.22 while driving on the interstate I75 going approx. 75 mph my vehicle just lost speed and I barely made it to the side of the road. it did not shut off just had no power, this was at 63,000 miles and had to have the catalytic converter replaced. total cost $1800. fast forward to 12.10.22 same thing happened and was told once again need a new catalytic converter. also have had all maintenance done and this GDI engine burns approx. 1 quart of oil every 2 weeks. also make not that the engine light never came on with either event

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 221998

Rio

  • miles
I have 2016 Kia Rio LX and I been have problems with it first it was my widow switch keep rubbing so I took the the dealership and the said it needed oil on it was dryout.next I have problem with the fuel tank when I pump gas in the tank it keep rejecting and clicking at the pump like it's full of gas and is not.then something on the dashboard be popping up every now and again and showing the ESC control when driving.now the car to start smoking when I pull off only and I keep having to add oil.

- Maringouin, LA, USA

problem #1

Apr 242017

Rio

  • 915 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate, but the engine continued to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The failure was experienced numerous times while at a stop or traffic light. The accelerator pedal had to be depressed several times to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to team Kia (1215 scalp avenue, johnstown, pa 15904, 814-266-8611) where the dealer test drove the vehicle; however, the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was diagnosed, but a failure code was not located. The dealer determined that the failure occurred due to low grade fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 915.

- Somerset, PA, USA

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