2001 KIA RIO Tires Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2001 KIA RIO
6 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA RIO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10136024 COMPONENT: WHEELS GAS IGNITION? YOU TELL ME? WHEN ARE THESE PEOPLE GOING TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR LEMONS KIA-2001 DETAILS: DT: THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND A TIRE BLEW OUT. AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING, THE CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT BURST INTO FLAMES, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND THEY SAID FIRE STARTED FROM HEAT OF POWER EQUIPMENT AND THE IGNITION BURNED. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 6, 2005. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT INFORMED ABOUT THE RECALL REGARDING THE WHEELS. THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER COMPLAINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED FROM THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE SAME TIRE THAT THE BLEW OUT WAS THE SAME ONE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB OCCURRENCES: 1 INJURIES: 0 FAIL DATE: 08/06/2005 DEATHS: 0 DATE ADDED TO DATABASE: 9/9/2005 [FILE] YOUR OWN COMPLAINT ON THIS MODEL CAR....
DEFICIENT WHEEL BEARING ON KIA RIO. *BF RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE CURRENT WHEEL BEARING PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TIRES. THE NOISE STILL EXISTS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
I HAVE HAD MY KIA FOR 3 YEARS NOW (BOUGHT ON APRIL 24,2001), AFTER ONLY HAVING IT ONE YEAR(APRIL 25, 2002) MY TWO FRONT TIRES WERE SHREDDED ALL THE WAY TO THE METAL. THE DEALER SAID THAT MY TIRES WERE ONLY COVERED FOR A YEAR SO I HAD TO REPLACE THEM, COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE ALIGNMENT THAT SHOWED NO SIGN OF BEING OFF. RIGHT AFTER THAT THE COOLING FAN SHORTED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SMOKE AND THE CAR TO BE IN THE SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS BECAUSE KIA COULDN'T ORDER THE RIGHT PART. SOON AFTER THAT BOTH OF MY SUNVISORS BROKE TO THE POINT THEY ARE NOT USABLE. KIA TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD BE $35 EACH TO REPLACE, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY CONSIDERED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. MY ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN FIXED 4 TIMES IN 3 YEARS WITH NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE....
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE'S BRAKE LINE AND AXLE. TS
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WHILE BEING DRIVEN ONCITY ROADS RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. AFTER TIRES WERE ROTATED, A SECOND TIRE BLEWOUT, SAME RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE CROSSING A BRIDGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
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I BOUGHT MY NEW KIA RIO IN SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR, ITS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLD, AND HAS 19,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES HAVE WORN TO THE STEEL ON THE INSIDE EDGE ONLY, NO SHIMMY NOR SHAKE, THAT WOULD MAKE ME THINK ITS AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. I CALLED HANKOOK THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRE, THEY TOLD ME TO CALL KIA BUT SAID NO WARRANTY, KIA SAID THE SAME, I AM GETTING NO WHERE, THE TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD UNTIL 36,000 MILES.? ALREADY I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES AND NO PERCENTAGE OFF FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER? SEEMS LIKE THEY PUT AN ANYTHING TIRE ON HERE THAT LOOKS NICE, BUT NO QUALITY, THAT COULD BLOW AT ANYTIME. I WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES, I CAN NOT DRIVE ON THESE. I FEEL THEY HAVE MADE A DEFECTIVE PROBLEM AND THEY HANKOOK, NOR KIA THE DEALER I BOUGHT...
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
20 complaints
Unknown Or Other
19 complaints
Air Bags
17 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
16 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Wheelsrim
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
11 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
8 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Wheelshubcapcover
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint