2012 Kia Rio Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2012 Kia Rio
The annual maintenance cost of a 2012 Kia Rio is $429. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common 2012 Kia Rio Problems
2012 Kia Rio vehicles have 5 reported problems.The most commonly reported 2012 Kia Rio problem is: Software Update Available to Correct Transmission Issues
Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest kia transmission software may fix abnormalities in the...
A defective ac compressor clutch assembly can cause excessive noise or vibration when the air conditioning is on....
Kia Rio Repairs and Prices
The average repair cost for a 2012 Kia Rio is between $386 and $472.
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Air Conditioning Condenser Fan Motor Replacement
$327 - $350
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Air Bag Control Module Replacement
$649 - $717
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Coolant Reservoir Replacement
$233 - $252
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Cylinder Head Replacement
$4,329 - $4,888
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Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
$443 - $541
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Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
$412 - $455
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Battery Cable Battery Terminal End Service
$37 - $54
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Oxygen Sensor Replacement
$261 - $327
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Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement
$847 - $980
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Seat Heater Switch Replacement
$73 - $90
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The Kia Rio Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $434 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Rio is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
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There are 13 related questions for 2012 Kia Rio vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 2012 Kia Rio questions.
It started yesterday. in the lower gears, the rpm and sound of the motor would rise, but it seemed less power was...
I push the starter. everything electronic turns on but the car starter clicks once and then does nothing. is this...
2012 Kia Rio Recalls
2012 Kia Rio vehicles have 1 known recalls. The most common recall is: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Shorts Causing Fire Hazard.
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