Used 2009 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews
Used Rio for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Rio, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rio since its last redesign.
Be carefull of the brakes!
smith3425, 09/14/2011
2008 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
Be very careful of the brakes. I had to slam on my breaks for the first time after 2 years of owning the car. Another car pulled in front of me and stopped and when I hit the brakes the card just slid. I had no control of the car at all. My children and I slid across 3 lanes of oncoming traffic and right off the road nearly getting hit several times. After the breaks lock there is no controlling the car at all. Ever since I have been terrified to even drive the speed limit for fear that I will have to hit the brakes. If you are concerned about buying a car with top notch safety features this is not the one for you!
OK, for what it is.
Bill, 10/19/2009
2009 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I can find not fault with the build quality. Thinngs shut and reveal gaps are very exact. The motor in 5th gear turns much higher than I would envision for the torque and horsepower required. Needs a 6th gear.
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Great, reliable and economical car.
Randall K, 12/14/2019
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has a good reputation for being a great car.
Hard Riding
SURPRISED, 06/12/2009
2008 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After reading the reviews, I am beginning to think the factory forgot struts & shocks on my car. It could be Pennsylvania roads though. My Kia only has 8,000 miles on it, but it rides like a buck board. My 2002 Prism, 103,000 miles outrides it by far. The brakes grab when cold & the delay from reverse to drive is slow. I don't like the cupholders between the seats. They are much more useful located by dashboard. No cup holders in backseat. The window washers only spray a third of the way up the windshield. The gas milage isn't bad...should improve as the car is broke in. Overall, I am looking to trade it in on a smoother ride and I am glad I still have my Chevy Prism.
Great little car!
roger, 04/29/2010
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Kia Rio for two years and I am very happy with it. The price was great. I get 30-34 mpg. I drive it daily 50 miles to work and back and like it fine. I have also driven it to Florida and several times (2,000 miles round trip) and it was comfortable. I have had no mechanical problems at all. It is a great little car for the price and with the back seat down has lots of room to haul stuff. Yes, I would buy another Kia.