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I am absolutly pissed off that some engineer decided to include a timing belt, instead of a timing chain in an interference engine. The brainiac who decided to do this should be fired for being an ***. My 2005 Rio timing belt broke and bent 10 valves. $1300.00 later it is still broke down with something else is broke on the inside of the engine. Of course the 100k mile warranty does not include the timing belt or damage to engine caused by TIMING BELT failure. Man was I duped into buying this piece of crap. Buyers beware of their deceptive advertising practices. They are not an honorable company. BUY AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS. I sure am from now on. 129069c  Comments (11) |
| 1. Written by ASE Tech on September 14, 2011 from san diego, california, US A big problem is that most people ignore their maintenance schedules. it is imperative to follow them on time. this will keep your warranty in tact. a timing belt is a wear item, like brake pads, in time they wear. this is why there is a scheduled time to replace it. it is always a good idea to have the repairs done at a quality repair shop. however, you DO NOT have to go to the dealer. |
| 2. Written by Jane Cornford on November 5, 2010 from sydney, new south wales, AU I have had a head light that gets moisture in the lens and been trying to have this fixed since the car was 12mths old and still i am getting no help. I keep getting passed between the dealer and the company. Not only that, but the seals on the vehicle cracked and chipped and they tried to tell me this wasnt part of the warenty also. |
| 3. Written by cheap on September 21, 2010 from baltimore, maryland, US you bought a throw away car at a throw away price and now you expect it to last a long time! kia states you change belt at a mileage! did you not read your book! again where are you going to find a true American car? good luck on that one! |
| 4. Written by randy on May 6, 2010 from ft. lauderdale, florida, US I have a 2004 sorrento. The timing chain broke, bent valves, ruined engine. The crux here isn't if you maintained it or not, it's that kia had a choice of desiging an interference or non-interference engine. The interfernece engine is ruined when the belt brakes costing 1000's. The non-interference simply gets a new belt. A very BAD CHOICE |
| 5. Written by Searching the web on March 9, 2010 from alma, quebec, CA I'm searching the web for an hour now for *** false warranty on kia rio model because the belt on mine broke at 50 miles and kia refuse to pay for it and I'm surprise how many people who works for kia is online posting things like "no its your fault you did'nt change it" take this salary and pay for your ***.... Will see what the judge will say... |
| 6. Written by Kia's defense on March 2, 2010 from high point, north carolina, US Actually I'm reading the warranty book right now and it says inspect/replace. Chevy says to change your oil every 7k miles, but if its not changed at 3-5 your warranty is void. If the dealership you went to was in any way reputable, they would've offered a suggestive sale to change the belt. And if you valued your car, you would've did it at 60 to be on the safe side. You seem like the type of person that's a brand fan until 1 bad thing happens that has NOTHING to do with the brand itself. Shop around, EVERY manufacturer still uses belts and chains depending on model. Maybe you need a bicycle... they come with a chain. |
| 7. Written by cordell on December 12, 2009 from milwaukee, wisconsin, US I had a brand new chevy less than 50,ooo miles. The driver seat back collasped into the back seat I was told by chevy to buy a new seat or use a bucket if I was too cheap to replace it so don't complain when it might be partially your falt. |
| 8. Written by Sarah on September 25, 2008 from manistee, michigan, US My friend's Kia Rondo's timing chain broke because of a defective pin or something, and Kia's warranty honored it. Replaced the engine and gave her a Rondo loaner in the process. Kia honors it, it's just that the dealership won't because they won't fill out the paperwork. Choose the right dealership. |
| 9. Written by rtcmetal on April 2, 2008 from austin, texas, US Hey Adam, You sound like a Kia fan. Sorry. I did follow the routine maintanence on my car. Nowhere in the manual does it state to "replace" the timing belt. It says "inspect at 60k, 90k and replace at 105k". My car has less than 90k on it. So wtf? |
| 10. Written by RTCMETAL on April 2, 2008 from austin, texas, US IT SAYS TO INSPECT THE TIMING BELT AT 60K MILES IN THE MANUAL. NOT REPLACE AT 60K. CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF. |
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