2003 Kia RIO Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Kia RIO, 1% of the 74 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The lug nuts peeled of the passenger side front wheel. The tires were being rotated. When they were removed the lug nut(s) peeled off. The rear brakes were locking as well and caused the vehicle to skid sideways during the first mile or each morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10057324, filed 2004-01Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 31 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2003 Kia RIO
19 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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