2000 KIA RIO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RIO years
- Not enough data 24th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 KIA RIO. That ranks 24th out of 24 RIO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 KIA RIO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 KIA RIO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 KIA RIO.
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.
Vehicle stalled when at a stop sign. After taking vehicle to dealer the problem got worse. Mechanic stated that the engine needed to be adjusted. However, the problem recurred.*ak
While driving there was vibration in the front end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Airbag light comes on dashboard. Also, a warning light, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor, and there are noises. *ak
Other KIA RIO years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RIO | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 RIO | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 RIO | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 RIO | 27 | 1 |
| 2019 RIO | 22 | 1 |
| 2018 RIO | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 RIO | 31 | 2 |
| 2016 RIO | 77 | 2 |
| 2015 RIO | 52 | 1 |
| 2014 RIO | 52 | 1 |
| 2013 RIO | 153 | 1 |
| 2012 RIO | 54 | 1 |
| 2011 RIO | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 RIO | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 RIO | 39 | 0 |
| 2008 RIO | 46 | 1 |
| 2007 RIO | 46 | 1 |
| 2006 RIO | 74 | 1 |
| 2005 RIO | 37 | 1 |
| 2004 RIO | 38 | 2 |
| 2003 RIO | 74 | 3 |
| 2002 RIO | 128 | 1 |
| 2001 RIO | 223 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 KIA RIO?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 KIA RIO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 KIA RIO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RIO model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.