Kia Rio Visibility problems by year

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the interior rearview center mirror failed to remain in place after manually being positioned. The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the warranty had expired after 5 years from the manufactured date. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

The windshield wipers only work consistently on the last two settings. When you push the wiper gear down to the initial setting where you can adjust the speed with the dial, it struggles to move or doesn't move at all. I can hear the wiper gear trying to lift the wipers, but nothing happens.

Wind shield fluid disappears when driven without use. Continually filling res. And within 10-15 miles fluid disappears. We cannot tell if there is fluid in the tank if needed and could cause visibillity problems while driving..

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shook and the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the windows did not roll down automatically. The vehicle was taken to kia of lynchburg (434-847-3292, located at 3400 old forest rd, lynchburg, va 24501) where the technician changed the oil and replaced the ignition switch. The contact also stated that the fuel pump was replaced by an independent mechanic due to an unknown failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall for the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Problems: 1) ac stops working and only blows warm air, 2) windshield wipers does not work. Both front and back 3) front lights does not work

1) Replaced ox sensor@ 35000 miles 2) replaced right front wheel bearing @ 45000 miles 3) rear window is too small to see safely. Blind spot is large. 4) Headlight auto-sensor setting does not initiate lights in daylight rain conditions. 5) Seat design does not provide lumbar support and headrest is permanetly angled to cause neck pain during a long drive.

The blower stopped blowing air. For a short while it would come on, rare occasions and eventually stopped working. Changed the blower motor and resistor, still didn't work. Pulled the dash apart to change the blower switch and found that it had melted the plastic connector. Not sure what caused the malfunction, however once the new switch was put it the blower worked. *Tr

Tl-the contact ct owns a 2004 kia rio. The contact stated that the windshield defroster and heating system failed. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the windshield defroster and heat button had to be held in to be able to have the windshield defrost and heat system operate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 87,050. Li

Joe myers kia & the manufacturer of kia have been fraudulent in their business with all the 2013 kia rios rear windshield design has a defect in the construction of the build of the vehicle, the back windshield is built to high & it causes an obstruction to drivers visibility. In 2007, the dot proposed a new safety regulation to help eliminate blind zones behind vehicles that can hide the presence of individuals. The proposed rule was required by congress as part of the cameron gulbransen kids transportation...

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the contact lost rear window visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the rear window was built abnormally high. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 30. *Tr

Car has suffered repeated stress cracks of windshield. Cracks start at same spot on windshield. Repaired once under warranty with huge hassle with dealership and repaired again by owner when car out of warranty. Dealer agrees cracks are not result of impact as no chipping on glass to indicate foreign body impact. It is my opinion that a car less than four years old should not be having repeated windshield failures. Dealer's solution is to sell me a new car. Kia's solution is to hide behind car being out of...

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. The contact stated that the rear windshield was located too high for her to be able to see the traffic coming from behind the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they could install additional mirrors for the contact to be able to see traffic behind the vehicle. The failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 400. Updated 6/17/13 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed that the rear window was too high and the contact was unable to see other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnosis was not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 400. *Tr

No heat or air, at first I could bump the dash and it would come on, but now nothing. Purchased a new blower motor but still doesn't work. So has to be bad wires,because nothing has power to it. I have no way to defrost/unfog windshield and had to stop in the middle of the road because I could not see anything. *Tr

Right rear passenger window shattered when drivers door was closed, dealer and manufacturer refused to cover under warrant. I had to pay $247.00 To have repaired. *Tr