2001 Kia Rio service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Kia Rio — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia rio. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The brakes were replaced five times. The dealer stated that the noise was not coming from the brakes. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not…”
filed Jun 27, 2007
“Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 kia rio had the air bag light on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not checked for the air bag light. The consumer said that the dealer did a visual check. The tires were prematurely worn out. The consumer specifically said…”
filed Sep 14, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB
01011901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Rio | 6 | 19% |
| 2016 Rio | 12 | 16% |
| 2015 Rio | 9 | 17% |
| 2014 Rio | 7 | 14% |
| 2013 Rio | 21 | 14% |
| 2012 Rio | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Rio | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 Rio | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Rio | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 Rio | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 Rio | 2 | 3% |
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.