2005 Kia Rio Engine Problems
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Kia Rio, 53% of all 36 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 19 Rio model years. These complaints report 2 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 19
- 53% of 36
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Kia Rio engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 12, 2005, latest Jan 8, 2016.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Kia Rio
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Rio model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Kia Rio have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Kia Rio, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
- Which Kia Rio year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2013 Kia Rio has the most engine complaints (59), compared with 19 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Kia Rio?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Rio is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.