2002 Kia Rio service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Kia Rio — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Slowing to turn into gas station, rear axle broke do to excessive rust rot. The body on this car had stated to rust at 8000 miles, rear frame has excessive rust rot also. Numerous other kia rio owners are reporting this issue this is alarming I could have slammed into the gas pumps as the brakes…”
filed Jun 9, 2014
“T proportioning valve is leaking on my 2002 kia, loosing all brake fluid. Kia dealer said this is a common problem they can repair for $230.00. The proportioning valve should not fail on any car. Has this been reported before? I feel this should be a warranty item and possibly a dealer recall, what…”
filed Oct 22, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB
01011901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Rio | 6 | 19% |
| 2016 Rio | 12 | 16% |
| 2015 Rio | 9 | 17% |
| 2014 Rio | 7 | 14% |
| 2013 Rio | 21 | 14% |
| 2012 Rio | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Rio | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 Rio | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Rio | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 Rio | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 Rio | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.