2004 Kia RIO Cinco Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,017miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Kia RIO Cinco, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,017 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since day one this car has had a shake in the steering wheel at the speed of 55 - 65 MPH. This car has been back to the dealer 4 times for this problem.the dealer has told me that they don't know what it is. I requested a representative come and check the car.the response that I got was, what your feeling in your steering wheel is commercialy acceptable to the industry. As a techinian myself, I believe that no new car should shake in the steering wheel. The manufacturer has declined my request to buy back my car. I need some help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129257, filed 2005-07, 34 miles“Dt: while driving on the highway at 55-60 MPH the steering went out. The car was moving on its own accord from one side of the lane to the other, and steering became unresponsive. Pumping the brakes made the reaction worse. The vehicle was struck on the passenger's side , slowing the car,and steering engaged again. Pulled the car over to the left shoulder of the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10133037, filed 2005-08, 30,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2004 Kia RIO Cinco
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Kia RIO Cinco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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