2002 KIA RIO Cinco Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RIO Cinco years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 KIA RIO Cinco. That is the most of any RIO Cinco model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 38%), typically at around 60,974 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 KIA RIO Cinco problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 38% | 60,974 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 19% | 60,948 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 KIA RIO Cinco recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. The recall began june 18, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia rio cinco. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate excessively and pulsation occurred when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions where the front passenger and…
Electrical line from rear of brake switch is short in length and unsecured resulting in wire damage that shorts electrical fuse to switch. Results in brake light failure and possible rear end collision due to no brake lights. New switch from factory was installed by kia dealership- but problem…
Refer to nhtsa campaign number: 04v179000 in january 2007, i took my vehicle (2002 kia rio) to ray carter kia dealership at 6373 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244, because the engine would not idle and would sometimes cut off during acceleration. The service tech told me i needed the 60,000…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia rio cinco. On july 14, 2004, while driving 35 mph, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. She sustained permanent injuries to her occipital neuralgia from snapping her head forward. A spec scan…
My 2002 kia rio cinco's timing-belt broke and caused serious damage to the engine resulting in a $2500 fee to fix the vehicle. Because my timing-belt was not changed at 60000 (we have 61000 miles on the vehicle) they would not honor their warranty. I have done research on these vehicles and a lot…
Other KIA RIO Cinco years
← 2001 RIO Cinco · 2003 RIO Cinco →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 RIO Cinco | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 RIO Cinco | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 RIO Cinco | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 KIA RIO Cinco?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 KIA RIO Cinco?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 KIA RIO Cinco a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RIO Cinco model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.