2001 Kia Rio electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Kia Rio — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It is difficult to enter the car with the key and when I pull the door handle the lock drops down to the close position and I can't get out this happens on the driver's side and the front passenger side,I have to hold the lock on the up position with a piece of metal or leave the rear doors…”
filed Sep 24, 2013
“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…”
filed Aug 17, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues…
PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 Rio | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Rio | 5 | 18% |
| 2017 Rio | 3 | 10% |
| 2016 Rio | 8 | 10% |
| 2015 Rio | 9 | 17% |
| 2014 Rio | 5 | 10% |
| 2013 Rio | 27 | 18% |
| 2012 Rio | 6 | 12% |
| 2011 Rio | 5 | 21% |
| 2010 Rio | 4 | 15% |
| 2009 Rio | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.