Kia Rio engine and engine cooling problems by year
157 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 14 Rio model years. The most reported year is 2001 with 52 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Rio | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 2016 Rio | 3 | 4% | — | |
| 2015 Rio | 4 | 8% | — | |
| 2013 Rio | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2012 Rio | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2009 Rio | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2008 Rio | 2 | 4% | — | |
| 2007 Rio | 2 | 4% | — | |
| 2006 Rio | 6 | 8% | — | |
| 2005 Rio | 12 | 33% | 49,500 mi | |
| 2004 Rio | 12 | 32% | 60,008 mi | |
| 2003 Rio | 19 | 26% | 47,144 mi | |
| 2002 Rio | 39 | 30% | 83,017 mi | |
| 2001 Rio | 52 | 23% | 49,145 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.