What is the fuel economy of a 2002 Kia Rio?

EPA figures for the 2002 Kia Rio reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2002 Kia Rio?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Kia Rio. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2002 Kia Rio?

Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Kia Rio, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2002 Kia Rio

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	22	27	24	370
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	29	26	342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 04V179000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

171 complaints filed by owners for this model year (34 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 Air Bags 21

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.