2006 Kia RIO Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Kia RIO, 4% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,000 miles. 2 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.
“I was driving approximately 60 MPH and another vehicle merged into my lane. I was unable to avoid the vehicle but turned to the right and hit their rear end with my front passenger side. I was wearing my seatbelt but my face hit the steering wheel and my knee jammed under the wheel. The impact knocked my car into neutral but no air bags deployed. The emts who responded to the accident were very surprised the air bags did not deploy and said they thought they should have. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562360, filed 2014-01, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Kia RIO. The contact stated that while in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered the front cradle and lower control arm had sustained severe rusting and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer taylor Kia located at 7870 market st. Youngstown oh 44512, to be inspected. The contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were no longer available. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11348884, filed 2020-08, 174,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10058518Jul 1, 2015Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody components to help prevent corrosion. Model 2004-09 spectra, 2006-10…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 12% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Kia RIO
50 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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