Kia Rio — the 12 years we've written up

Rattle at cold start and stalls during warm-up on the 1.6L — $150–$900 for a throttle body, tensioner or reflash outside warranty; $0 if Kia's coverage still applies

Steering column bolt may not be tight — column can detach from the rack (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed

Steering column bolt may be loose — the column can separate from the steering rack (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed

Brake master cylinder seal can be cut by sharp edges — longer pedal, longer stops (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed

1.6L GDI oil starvation — thrown rods and seized engines around 70k miles — $3,500–$6,000 for a used or rebuilt engine

1.6L GDI oil consumption — low compression, highway stalls, and two engine fires — $1,000–$2,000 for a catalytic converter; $3,500–$6,000 for a replacement engine

Soft paint / clear-coat wear — Not yet priced

1.6L GDI oil consumption — burnt-oil converter, rod knock, and five engine fires — $1,000–$2,000 for a catalytic converter; $3,000–$5,500 for a used or rebuilt engine

1.6L GDI burns oil, then knocks — eight engine fires on this year alone — $1,000–$2,000 for a converter clogged with burnt oil; $3,000–$5,500 for a replacement engine

1.6L GDI oil consumption leading to rod-bearing knock and engine fires — $1,000–$2,000 for a catalytic converter; $3,000–$5,500 for a used or rebuilt engine

Engine failure / GDI engine coverage — $0 if covered, $3,500-$5,000 if not

ABS hydraulic control unit can short and start an engine-bay fire, even parked (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed