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CarComplaints.com Notes: The only reason we don't give the 2009 Kia Rio our top award is because of poor side & rear crash test ratings.
4.0
definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- $310
- Average Mileage:
- 75,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced the ignition coil (1 reports)

electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
pulling to driveway car would knock and sputter, Just wondering how many others have had to replace an Ignition Coil?
- michaelleerhinehar, Easley, SC, US