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KIA Rio (2011 - )

What's Bad

TBA

What to Watch Out For

29-1-2012: Report of noisy balancer shaft on 1.1 3-cylinder diesel. Replaced under warranty.

3-2-2012: USA Bulletins ELE020 through ELE025 show that these models need both the positive and negative cable ends to their batteries replaced. (Source New York Times: Automobiles.)

13-1-2013: Used 2011 Rio purchased March 2012 with 4k miles suffered electrical problem that prevfented it starting three times between March 2012 and January 2013.

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Last updated 3 April 2013

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