2001 Kia RIO Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,595miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Kia RIO, 4% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,595 miles.
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.
“While driving any speed vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted. . Consumer also stated the interior panel around the windshield has broken off, also the vehicle has poor gas mileage, the overdrive light is coming on, the check engine light is on, the steering wheel locks up and is difficult to unlock, and the brake pedal goes too far down.”
NHTSA complaint #8003958, filed 2002-02“The windshield wipers worked intermittently. The wipers stopped during a snow storm. The dealer stated that the problem was due to poor design and that snow had gotten into the wiper motor and formed ice which froze them. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10009246, filed 2003-02“Windshield wipers failintermittently during inclement weather, reducing visibility of driver. Dealership has examined vehicle three times and replaced linkages andwiring, which has failed to effectively remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8003559, filed 2002-02“All of the windows fogged. To the point where condensation dripped off of the windows, while operating the vehicle. The dealer checked the vehicle for a possible leak and could not find the source of the problem. Kia was notified and it would take several weeks before anything could be done to correct the problem. The consumer is concerned that the leakage may damage or destroy the interior of the vehicle. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*741842”
NHTSA complaint #10006519, filed 2001-03“Engine check light comes on repeatedly with cause unknown. The only corrective action dealership did was to change a code in the vehicle's computer system. Faulure caused vehicle not to exceed 5 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #8018110, filed 2002-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Kia RIO
52 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsWheels
31 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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