What breaks most · 1995 to 2005 model years
Rialta Rialta problems by year
Owners have filed 64 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Rialta Rialta across model years 1995 to 2005. Three years stand out: 1999 for powertrain and transmission complaints, 1995 for tires complaints and 1997 for tires complaints. The quietest years are 2003, 1998 and 2001.
- Years to check closely: 1999, 1995, 1997
- Fewest complaints: 2003, 1998, 2001
- Complaints on file
- 641995 to 2005, all trims
- Worst year
- 199915 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 21 fires · 3 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 21kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 20Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 1 | Tires (7) | |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | Tires (3) | |
| 9 | 0 | 3 | Tires (5) | |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | Tires (3) | |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | Powertrain and transmission (6) | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | Engine and cooling (4) | |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | Engine and cooling (2) | |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | Engine and cooling (2) | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | Wheels (1) | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | Equipment and infotainment (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | Engine and cooling (1) |
What fails on the 1999 Rialta Rialta
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 40% |
6 | 1 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 13% |
2 | 0 | Shop all suspension parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Brakes (hydraulic)Brake pads, rotors and calipers | 13% |
2 | 0 | Shop all brakes (hydraulic) parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 13% |
2 | 0 | Shop all engine and cooling parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Equipment and infotainment | 7% |
1 | 0 | — |
| Wheels | 7% |
1 | 0 | — |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 7% |
1 | 0 | Shop all speed control and throttle parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Tires | 7% |
1 | 0 | — |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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Rear axle bending due to insufient capacity. This resulted in sudden tyre failure. Vehicle now unuseable on advice of tyre dealer and alignment shop on safety concearns. Axle breakage a probabilaty, more tyre failure a certainty. Many simular cases reported, two axle failures reported.*ak
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While going down an incline at 30 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, vehicle proceeded to accelerate. Also, after traveling 2-4 mil vehicle went back to normal operation. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. *ak
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Gasoline fumes within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, as well as leakage of gas to the exterior of the vehicle. Consequence of a deteriorated seal and breathtube which are integral part of the fuel tank. Modifications made by winnegabo in order to provide fuel to the vehicle gas generator.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Rialta Rialta years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 1999, 1995, 1997 carry the most filings on the Rialta Rialta. The 1999 alone has 15 complaints, led by powertrain and transmission.
What is the most common Rialta Rialta problem?
On the 1999 model year, the most-reported component is powertrain and transmission with 6 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Rialta Rialta problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Rialta Rialta complaints that include mileage is about 21,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.