How many miles can a kia rio last

I have a 2002 Kia Rio with 148,000kms 92,584miles

I have a Kia Rio 2002 with 67,000 miles.

2002 rio. I put 70,500 miles on the 1.5 engine, and about 1k on the new 1.6 engine so far...

-erasmo

2001 5-speed with 200,000 kms (06-24-2006)

now with 320,000 kms. (01-01-2010)

• many timing belts (every 70,000 kms or so, along with a water pump)
• many rear wheel bearings (every 25,000 or so)
• plugs and wires
• brake pads only once (surprisingly)
• thermostat
• radiator (corrosion hole)

alio40 said:

2001 5-speed with 200,000 kms

Seriously?!! I haven't heard of a Rio getting that kind of mileage and longevity.....I hope mine gets that.....

Currently 88,000km on my 2001 Rio.....timing belt to be replaced before the summers out or 90,000km.

Mine has been a great car so far, but one can't help but believe the lack of quality these vehicles have after reading various consumer reviews and this forum!!!

Seems like the timing belts and misc. electrical issues plague these vehicles...

I bought my '01 rio with 130 000 km for 1500$can, I just put in a new transmission, clutch, timing belt, total cost for this car 5k, its running great, no regrets.

I have an 02 cinco with 186,300 miles on it.

two timing belts,
5 wheel bearings,
1 set of plugs and wires,
thats all.

I have been waiting for it to die since 10k miles but it just keeps going.
Just recently completed a round trip from North Carolina to New Orleans, no problems

02 cinco 5 speed with 76,000K on the clock...

Over the past 2 months I have replaced the Timing & Accessory belts, Idler Pulley, Water pump, thermostat, battery, Altnator, all 4 shocks, front pads & roters, Rear shoes & drums, Clutch, Throw out bering, all 4 tires and flushed the radiator.

The AC creats a "musty smell" so when i have the time i'll pull that apart and probally recharge the coolent while I'm at it. I also get a loud "Thud" when i turn the wheel all the way to the left, so I'm wondering if the CV joint is on the way out...

about 78,100kms on the 04. So far, needed the fuel rail changed; about 3 MAF sensors, a timing belt, throttle sensor, shocks, the rear latch system, and right now she is hesitating like a biatch, as well as there is a small tranny leak, and the drivers door is kinds screwed.
was bought brand new as well.

racergirl said:

about 78,100kms on the 04. So far, needed the fuel rail changed; about 3 MAF sensors, a timing belt, throttle sensor, shocks, the rear latch system, and right now she is hesitating like a biatch, as well as there is a small tranny leak, and the drivers door is kinds screwed.
was bought brand new as well.

Where in Canada are you?.. Have you changed the fuel filter yet and maybe a set of plugs.. That should stop the hesitation..

Dan

I am in Edmonton AB, and yep, both have been changed fairly recently. It is usually a sensor thats gone, or at least thats what the dealership is trying to tell me; so really who knows.

Mileage ON kia 2001

130,000 miles with no timing belt change

'02 Rio with 76k miles (I'm the 3rd owner)... but I should say it "had 76k miles", because the car's effectively useless since the engine locked up a few days ago.

Needless to say I'm not especially happy, probably have to file bankruptcy with the amount I owe I on it. However, when I do buy another car it will most definitely be a Honda.

Fuckin' Kia and their lemons on wheels... ironically my Rio's in lime green, more like Lemon green.

racergirl: had thesame problem, 02 rio rxv with 71500 kms. rebuilt tranny due to small leak(its covered under warranty if you take it in right away), actually, Kia has virtually rebuilt my car under warranty, except the engine which is as smooth as a swiss watch. trans, ps, axles, hubs, wheel bearings, plug wires, fuel rail, etc.etc., but who cares, its all paid for by Kia, even when I pay for something, I'm such a good customer at the dealer, they give me 15% off parts and 10% off labor, or vice versa, I can never remember. I'm not bragging, but I've had it in for so many repairs, I'm actually they're number one service client, and now they have started giving me Kia branded gifts like flashlight sets, travel bags, etc. I think its a really funny way to earn presents, but whose going to complain?

Racergirl: if you keep having the same sensor blow repeatedly. take apart the black electrical box beside the battery and take apart the 3 multi pin connectors, use a flashlight and look for whitish, greenish corrosion. Its hard to see, but if its there, thats the reason you keep blowing sensors. the sensors are fine, its the corrosion in the black box that is causing the computer to think sensors are blowing. mine did this a lot, 4 speed sensors in a 3 week period. however, once I discovered the real problem, I haven't had a check engine light or anything for almost a year. scrape the corrosion out completely, and use di-electric grease on the terminals and re assemble. problem should be solved permanently after that. good luck
bm

130,000 miles with no timing belt change

I also have about 130,000 miles on mine w/ no timing belt change... kinda scared after reading this forum though!

130,000 miles with no timing belt change

I also have about 130,000 miles on mine w/ no timing belt change... kinda scared after reading this forum though!

2003 Kia Rio Cinco with 115k miles. Very little problems. I had to change 1 crank position sensor, radiator fan, and a cold start issue that was fixed with a dealer ECU reflash. Thats it. It's the most reliable car i've owned.