2004 Kia RIO Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Kia RIO, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 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.
“Dt: the contact stated vehicle jerked and cut out. When this happened the engine light came , on and there was a burning smell. The vehicle was taken to the dealership seven times, and they stated it was an electrical problem. They replaced the electrical throttle module every time, and stated there was a poor connection at the engine bulk. The problem has not been corrected at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10143539, filed 2005-11, 22,957 miles“The contact stated the accelerator pedal stuck. The problem occurred multiple times while the accelerator was pressed down for a distance. The lever that is attached to the housing block was manually pushed back. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership which determined the housing unit needed to be replaced. The parts for replacement were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10150163, filed 2006-02, 70,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Kia RIO
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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