10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6 miles

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2003 Kia Rio steering problems

steering problem

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2003 Kia Rio Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 012003

Rio 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My new 2003 Kia Rio wagon was leaking power steering fluid from day one, and the dealer tried to fix it, its still not fixed but now every time I turn the steering wheel the engine rev up. I can actually feel the car accelerate. Its more noticeable when slowly pulling out of parking spots. I am going to try another dealer, but is there an issue with these cars and their stearing, reported and have ther been any recalls ?? please let me know

- Cranston, RI, USA

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