2002 Kia RIO Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Kia RIO, 3% of the 128 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Dt: the consumer statesdthe tires were purchased on april 23, 2005. They split in half and chunks werecoming out of the tires. All four of the tires were having this problem. Wire was coming out of the tires. The air pressure iwas checked. The shocks and struts have been checked to make sure this was not the problem. These tires started falling apart at approximately 1,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10133166, filed 2005-08“The consumer states that the left front tire had a blow out at 70 MPH. Aftermarket equipment was installed at 7,000 miles, tire size 165/70r14 and the DOT# unavailable. The consumer states that the tires were oem switched by the dealer at 4132 miles. The first set developed large blisters on the inside tire walls. …”
NHTSA complaint #8019723, filed 2002-09“The vehicle was stationary when it was rear ended at a speed of 30-35 MPH and neither air bags deployed. Dealer notified. The consumer stated that before the vehicle was repaired from the first collision, tne 2nd crash occured when the left tire blew out (no tire info was given).”
NHTSA complaint #8019725, filed 2002-09“If vehicle is on the slightest incline the trunk lid will collapse when opened fully. Once when this occurred it rendered the consumer unconscious. Dealership replaced the trunk lid spring, but it didn't correct the problem. Also, at 4000 miles the truck is having problem with excessive front tire tread wear on the inside only. At 6000 miles the front tires were replaced, and a front alignment was performed. Front tire tread wore out again at 12000 miles. The factory representative was contacted, but didn't provide any assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095272, filed 2004-10Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Kia RIO
39 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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