2001 Kia Rio Review

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2001 Kia Rio is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 165.90 in length and 56.70 in height. Made in South Korea, 2001 Kia Rio has 1 trim priced by the manufacturer at 8,895 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2001 Kia Rio. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 11.90 gallon. The engine is 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 25 - 27 of gasoline in the city and 25 - 27 on highways.

Make: Kia

Model: Rio

Trims Available: 1

Location: SOUTH KOREA

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Driveline: FWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $8,895 USD

MPG: 25 - 27 City / 31 - 32 HWY

Tires: 175/70R13

Tank Size: 12 gallon

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Kia Rio 2001 Trims

2001 Kia Rio Base

Engine: 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 25 - 27 City / 31 - 32 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V352000 started on /Date(1064376000000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 04V179000 started on /Date(1081483200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 05V159000 started on /Date(1113969600000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESULT AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME.

Consequence: IF THE CRACK IS SEVERE, THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.