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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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2009 Kia Rio suspension problems

suspension problem

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2009 Kia Rio Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 232014

Rio

  • 50,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact was cut off by a truck and the wind force of the passing vehicle caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed head-on into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The driver sustained minor injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Wentzville, MO, USA

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