Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2004 Kia Rio
Car diagnostics for the 2004 Kia Rio: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.2 to 9.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Kia Rio for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2004 Kia Rio: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 708 L (25 cu ft) | 708 L (25 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,650 | US$2,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,852 | $2,976 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Kia Rio
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (14), fuel system (8) and suspension (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V557000 | 2005-12-12 | child seat | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE... |
| 04V179000 | 2004-04-09 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Your 2004 Kia Rio needs a diagnostic check? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your Rio
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Your rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Good habits for your car
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Send a request
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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