2006 Kia Rio Consumer Discussions

Kia Rio Engine Problems

Re: 2006 Kia Rio 5 Power Loss [neanderbob]

Written by: trehorse on Jan 29, 2009 08:08 PM

This happened to my Rio 5 also. To make a long story short, we figured out it was the Keys. They security chip in the key failed and needed to be reprogrammed. We figured this out when I decided to bring my spare key to the repair shop in case they needed to replace the ignition but when they tried starting it with the spare key it started with no problem. Tried again with ... Read More...

Kia Rio Electrical issues

Re: 2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues [lboogie0617]

Written by: cynthia on Jan 14, 2009 03:40 PM

I bought a used 2006 rio about 3 months ago. It has less than 50000 miles.The battery has drained on me 2 times. The first time I was at home so it wasn't a big deal. I have 24hour roadside assistance with my insurance so someone came to jump it and I drove it to the dealer. They said the battery was drained and they recharged it. I didn't know what had caused it to drain. ... Read More...

Re: 2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues [lboogie0617]

Written by: melvin32 on Dec 05, 2008 09:25 PM

I have been experiencing the same issue. My battery has drained on me at least 4 times in the past week. Did you ever figure out what caused the problem? Read More...

Kia Rio Tire/Wheel Questions

rear wheel bearings

Written by: lilmama3 on Oct 18, 2008 05:05 PM

I own a 2002 Kia Rio. Now that the warranty has went out, I have experienced several problems. In 2006, I had the rear wheel bearings replaced. Just 2 yrs later, I have to now replace them again. The service guy said that they have been having trouble with the bearings and they were replacing them every 40,000 miles. But I only have about 75,000 miles on my car now and ... Read More...

Kia Rio Electrical issues

2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues

Written by: lboogie0617 on Oct 02, 2008 01:03 PM

I bought a used 2006 rio about 3 months ago. It has less than 50000 miles.The battery has drained on me 2 times. The first time I was at home so it wasn't a big deal. I have 24hour roadside assistance with my insurance so someone came to jump it and I drove it to the dealer. They said the battery was drained and they recharged it. I didn't know what had caused it to drain. ... Read More...

Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers

Re: 08 kia rio [rioowner]

Written by: lightfootfl on Aug 03, 2008 02:06 PM

Howdy again, well for the most part I drive a 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX V6, but I also have a 2002 Mercury Sable Wagon also V6.. and basically don';t get very good mileage with either one of them. But then again I drive mostly short trips in town, and have averaged less than 7500 miles total last year counting them both. Anyway the Sonata gets an overall avg of 18+mpg for ... Read More...

Kia Rio Engine Problems

2006 Kia Rio 5 Power Loss

Written by: neanderbob on Dec 17, 2007 06:18 AM

Very occasionally, as in 6-7 times in 18 months our 2006 Kia Rio 5 (manual trans) has experienced a sudden 2-3 second loss in engine power. It feels like the ignition is suddenly cut and the car decellerates quickly, not really dangerous on the highway where momentum and 5th gear keep you rolling, but around town in 2nd or 3rd gear it's certainly a big surprise for ... Read More...

Kia Rio Hybrid

Kia rio hybrid link

Written by: ilovemykiario5 on Nov 03, 2007 11:04 PM

Try this link instead. This is probably the only car I would trade my 2006 Rio5 in for! http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2007/03/12/kia-does-its-research-the-2008-rio-hybri- - d/ Read More...

Kia Rio Tire/Wheel Questions

Tire Wear

Written by: hatchielover on Jun 25, 2007 09:16 AM

My 2006 Kia Rio 5 has Kumho Solus HP4 Plus 716 P tires all around. They are P195/55R15 84V M+S. I have 10300 miles on the car - bought it new Labor Day 2006. There is excessive wear on the front tires..they are nearly down to the wear indicators in the center treads. I had it in to the dealer last week and they were not helpful. Said it was not an alignment problem or camber ... Read More...

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2006 Kia Rio Lemon

Written by: kiahater on Jan 11, 2007 08:04 PM

Has anyone else had a lot of mechanical problems with an 06 Kia Rio? I've had mine in the shop nonstop for various reasons: transmission, the power cuts out while driving, power steering, etc. The worst car dealer in the world, Jerry Smith Kia in Skagit and Whatcom county, WA, refuses to work on it anymore. They have yet to take any responsibilty for a poorly made ... Read More...