2001 Kia RIO Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,595miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Kia RIO, 10% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,595 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my Kia for 3 years now (bought on april 24,2001), after only having it one year(april 25, 2002) my two front tires were shredded all the way to the metal. The dealer said that my tires were only covered for a year so I had to replace them, come to find out it was caused by the alignment that showed no sign of being off. Right after that the cooling fan shorted causing the engine to smoke and the car to be in the shop for 2 weeks because Kia couldn't order the right part. Soon after that both of my sunvisors broke to the point they are not usable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078899, filed 2004-06, 9,000 miles“Vehicle started to vibrate like wheels were out of balance. Turned into driveway driver side rear wheel fell off with brake drum still attached to wheel . Vehicle came to stop. Kia customer service line contacted, because there was no active service bulletin offered no help. Vehicle repaired at local firestone tire store. Wheel spindle and inner and outer bearings replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10225442, filed 2008-04, 107,695 miles“Wheel came apart while driving down the highway at 55 pmh. There was a noise before the wheel came. The car was repaired by the owner replacing the entire hub assembly on the front driver side. Now the other side is making a clicking noise and may need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10119389, filed 2005-05, 69,400 miles“Deficient wheel bearing on Kia RIO. Recurring problems with the wheel bearings. The current wheel bearing problem was diagnosed as the tires. The noise still exists. The consumer requested reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #10097276, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles“Steering wheel wobbled. This vehicle was replaced with a new vehicle, butproblem started again, dealer told consumer to have tie tires and the suspension checked.”
NHTSA complaint #10101908, filed 2004-12, 4,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2001 Kia RIO
52 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsWheels
31 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Kia RIO
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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