2005 Kia Rio engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Kia Rio — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Not really a safety issue but maybe you can help, please. I check engine light came on telling me I'm at less than 90% efficiency relative to pollution. When the mechanic checks the co2 and other pollution requirements I'm ok. I still get great mileage and good power. The problem is the computer…”
filed Aug 29, 2014
“Going 70 mph on interstate 4 in orlando fl my 2005 kia rio broke the timing belt causing the vehicle to lose all engine power & rolled to a stop we were able to pull the car over to the right lane & barely avoided getting rear ended. *tr”
filed Oct 10, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018Improved timing belts for the kia rio and optima. *tt
82 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Rio | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Rio | 4 | 8% |
| 2013 Rio | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 Rio | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Rio | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Rio | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 Rio | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 Rio | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 Rio | 12 | 32% |
| 2003 Rio | 19 | 26% |
| 2002 Rio | 39 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.