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2001 Kia Rio brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 21 complaints for the 2001 Kia Rio, 6% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
21 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Brakes would stick, and pedal would go to floor. Vehicle was not stopping. Has happened 4 different times. Been to dealership each time for repairs. Currently, brakes were making noises.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia rio. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The brakes were replaced five times. The dealer stated that the noise was not coming from the brakes. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA recall # 05v159000 (wheels). The current mileage is 54,527 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported at 30,000 miles, June 2005

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