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Kia Rio power train problems by year

87 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 18 Rio model years. The most reported year is 2001 with 25 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2020 Rio519%
2019 Rio210%
2018 Rio14%
2017 Rio13%
2016 Rio56%
2015 Rio12%
2014 Rio612%
2013 Rio53%
2010 Rio14%
2009 Rio13%
2008 Rio24%
2007 Rio37%
2006 Rio23%
2005 Rio38%
2004 Rio411%
2003 Rio1216%
2002 Rio86%
2001 Rio2511%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.