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1998 Rialta RialtaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1998 Rialta Rialta, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Rialta Rialta has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1998 Rialta Rialta recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 04V-107 · Mar 4, 2004 · 2,563 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FAN FRACTURES OR BREAKS THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Rialta.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Rialta year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rialta median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 Rialta Rialta, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILUREEA03013 · closed Mar 11, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-107
In owners' words

What Rialta owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ORIGINAL TIRES RECALLED AND REPLACED AT 5300 MILES. BELT SEPARATION ON BOTH REPLACEMENT REAR TIRES AFTER 16,000 MILES. WINNEBAGO NOTIFIED JULY AND OCT 1998 OF OUR CONCERNS WITH REPLACEMENT TIRES. WE SUGGESTED ENGINEERING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. THEY RESPONDED THAT WE NEEDED TO HAVE WHEELS ALIGNED.…
Complaint 732674 · Sep 27, 2000
VEHICLE HAD RECALL REPAIR WHICH INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES, HOWEVER AFTER REPLACEMENT ONE OF THE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. (98V-081) *MJS
Complaint 552356 · May 22, 2000

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