2004
Kia Rio

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$9,740
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn Manual
    Starts at
    $9,740
    26 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto
    Starts at
    $10,615
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Cinco Manual
    Starts at
    $11,365
    26 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Cinco Auto
    Starts at
    $12,240
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

104-hp engine
Manual or automatic
Sedan and wagon body styles
Subcompact dimensions

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel economy
Instrument readability
Fun to drive
Ride comfort on smooth surfaces
Seat comfort

The bad

Performance with automatic
Resale value
Backseat space
Side-impact crash-test rating
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Safety review

Based on the 2004 Kia Rio base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
2/5
Side rear passenger
2/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

71% of drivers recommend this car
3.5 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Comfort 3.1
Interior 3.3
Performance 3.0
Value 3.8
Exterior 3.6
Reliability 3.2

Most recent

By Yoan from bulgaria, sofia
Owns this car
April 10, 2025

I LOVE THIS CAR, i have the one in green, my father

I LOVE THIS CAR, i have the one in green, my father bought it when i was born back in 2004 and since then we have been driving it. eventually we changed cars, but the kia always stayed and it has always been there when the Peugeot or fiat don’t start up in the cold now i drive it to university and to work in it, as well to pick up my gf from her work.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 2.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Jomar Marrero from Puerto Rico
Owns this car
November 2, 2023

The only kia rio I will accept. my toxic car calle

In 2004 my great-grandfather bought the 2004 Kia Rio 1.6 sedan, and he was using it until 2009, my grandmother took it over and started using it from Monday to Friday to travel 26 miles round trip. The thing is that during that time the Kia began to damage the MAF senser every 5 to 6 months and it was only going 20 MPH on the highway. In 2015, a Hyundai Tucson arrived. The Kia was given to my uncle and my uncle used it and the same thing happened to him. I changed the complete engine air system and put a sports one in it and it was fixed but almost 2 years later it went back to the same thing. He abandoned it for two years and now I have it. I changed the radiator, the oil and filter, I changed the transmission oil and filter for the first time in 136,000 miles, and I still have to change the Maf senser, crankshaft senser, the ignition coil, the spark plug wires and the spark plugs and that's it. It would be necessary to fix the wheel and change discs, brake pads and everything would be new with paint and the air conditioning was damaged in 2021 and was fixed but a connector broke if the air conditioning was fixed and everything was ready.I was born in 2006 and I am 17 and I am from Puerto Rico.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 2.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 Kia Rio?

The 2004 Kia Rio is available in 1 trim level:

  • (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2004 Kia Rio?

The 2004 Kia Rio offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2004 Kia Rio reliable?

The 2004 Kia Rio has an average reliability rating of 3.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Kia Rio owners.

Is the 2004 Kia Rio a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Kia Rio. 71.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.5 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.1
  • Interior: 3.3
  • Performance: 3.0
  • Value: 3.8
  • Exterior: 3.6
  • Reliability: 3.2

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