2004 KIA RIO Cinco Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RIO Cinco years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 KIA RIO Cinco. That ranks 2nd out of 4 RIO Cinco model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 25% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 25% | 75,103 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 17% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | 15,017 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 17% | 141,103 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 62,206 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 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.
Driver side door lock does not always work. When locked from inside the car you have to crawl out the passenger side and go around to driver door, put the key in the lock and wiggle the inside door lock lever. Sometimes it takes minutes to get it to unlock. If you were to have to exit the vehicle…
The kia was under warranty at this time: it required a new transmission. I was told it was about to 'drop'. Despite being under warranty, i was made to pay for it. 2007 the passenger rear door stopped working and would not open. In 2008 the electrical went. No interior lights, radio and no 'door…
Ok, my car makes a thumping noise under the tire, thought was the wheel bearing it's not someone said it was the axle i don't know also, the engine light has been on i changed the air filter, i read that someone else had problems with the filter, i read that the axle rusts out, i think this car…
I was driving with my girlfriend, headed out to dinner, going 15 to 20 mph through town (25 mph speed limit), when suddenly a loud clunking noise started, coming from passenger side rear wheel. I pulled over in a business lot & removed tire to find that the rear axel where the shock absorber…
Fan control knob for heat intermittently would only work on some speeds and gradually would not work at times. It would "catch" every once in awhile only on high, i could smell something hot, now it does not work at all. After looking behind the cover, the clips that hold the relay switch to the…
Other KIA RIO Cinco years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 RIO Cinco | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 RIO Cinco | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 RIO Cinco | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 KIA RIO Cinco?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.