2002 KIA RIO Steering Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steering Issues in the 2002 KIA RIO
1 steering complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA RIO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 46 MPH. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. STEERING WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF, AND THE DRIVER DIED AS A RESULT. *AK CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS HIT HEAD ON WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH BY A TOOTA TACOMA. THE DRIVIER OF THE TACOMA WAS ON DRUGS WHEN CROSSED OVER INTO PATH OF THE RIO. THE DRIVER OF THE RIO EXPERIENCED A SEVERED BRAIN STEM, PUNCTURED LUNG FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND A SEVERED ARM. THE DRIVER OF THE RIO WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT. DURING THE CRASH THE RIO'S DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE FROM THE MOUNTINGS AND THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF. AFTER THE CRASH THE RIO'S DRIVER WAS FOUND UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TACOMA WAS BENT IN HALF AND THE TRUCKS BED BROKE OFF FROM THE FRAME. RIO HAS BEEN NOTIFED OF THE CRASH. IT...
Other 2002 KIA RIO Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
17 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint