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2002 Kia Rio fuel system problems

Owners reported fuel system problems in 16 complaints for the 2002 Kia Rio, 9% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
16 9% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 2
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

2002 kia rio, purchased new and maintained in excellent condition with regular maintenance. Had 61,000 miles and while driving, my daughter smelled something burning, engine light came on and at the same time, smoke was coming in through the air vents. She immediately pulled over, stopped the car and removed her keys. The ignition started on its own and the car engine erupted into flames. The car is totally destroyed.

Reported at 61,000 miles, May 2007 FireInjury

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 kia rio. While driving at 35 MPH the vehicle stalled and the engine lost power. The steering, the brakes and the emergency brake were locked, the contact was unable to steer the vehicle or stop it which caused a crash with a van. The failure mileage was 77,000. There were no injuries. The vehicle was repaired three times due to the failure. The mechanic stated that the failure was due to the fuel injection system, and later claimed it was the timing belt.

Reported at 78,780 miles, March 2007 Crash

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