2002 KIA RIO Steering Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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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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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10040288 | Crash 1 Death
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
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