2002 KIA RIO Visibility Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2002 KIA RIO
2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA RIO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO 2002 KIA RIOS, THE FIRST VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE AT APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES, DIED. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AT ANY CERTAIN SPEED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 14 TIMES AND THEY HAVE NOT REPLACED ANYTHING . THEY HAVE REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WILL WORK FOR AWHILE, NO SPECIFIC TIME, AND THEN DIE AGAIN. CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER ACTUALLY DROVE VEHICLE WHICH WAS LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.*AK THE VISOR WAS REPLACED. THE INTERIOR LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF, THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A PINCHED WIRE. THE LIFTGATE LATCH WAS REPLACED AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ADJUSTED. *JB
NO ACCIDENT YET ON THIS DEFECT. WE HAVE NOTICED OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE WAY THE DASH IS CONSTRUCTED THAT SERIOUSLY OBSTUCTS BOTH VIEWING OF THE ROAD THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD BY THE DRIVER AND VIEWING THE DASH INSTRUMENTATION (SPEEDOMETER, ETC) VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ON A SUNY DAY, THE BLACK PLASTIC MATERIAL USED IN THE DASH CONSTRUCTION AROUND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS SO REFLECTIVE, THAT OFTEN WITH THE SUN COMING IN THROUGH THE REAR OR A SIDE WINDOW, IT BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENTATION IN THE DASH DUE TO REFLECTIVE GLARE OFF THE BLACK PLASTIC IN FRONT OF THE CLEAR PLASTIC THAT COVERS THE SPEEDOMETER, ETC. IT IS SO BAD THAT OCCASIONALLY WE HAVE TO PUT A PIECE OF PAPER OR ANOTHER NON-REFLECTIVE OBJECT BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND IN FRONT OF THE SPEEDOMETER IN ORDER TO READ...
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
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
Steering
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