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2007 Kia Rondo Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2007 Kia Rondo 29 Rondos, 10.8 months of data per Rondo, average 62500 miles38
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Kia Rondo

Engine not specified

Kia Rondo in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 48000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 49000 0 they said i only needed a purge valve but i was told by many different car shops who all said my motor mounts needed to replaced but the car is still under warranty for another 10,000 miles and i think they didnt want to do it at all 

 

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2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Rondo in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 55800 0 Changed front stabilizer links. 
Sep 2011 96720 130 Engine code P0171. Fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator was replaced.  
Oct 2012 114940 65 Changed ignition coil on cylinder 2. 
Mar 2013 119660   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 7000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 18000 80 air conditioner began to blow warm, then hot air. Scheduled service. They did pressure/dye test on A/C system. no leak detected in system or seals. Refilled with refrigerant and did another pressure test. Tests normal and been in use since. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 42160   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 44020 0 Warped brake rotor. previously warped & lathed. Owner replaced front rotors & pads. 
Jul 2011 47500 960 routine timing belt replacement at 4 years 
Mar 2012 56420 0 Check engine light came on and would not go out after restarting. Happened to be close to dealership, so drove straight over even though almost quitting time. Dealer replaced oil filter and the problem was solved. No charge. 
Mar 2013 73780   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 35000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 40000 100 Loose strut mount 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 78000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 80000 1229 A/C would work inconsistantly. Had it checked at local garage, at that time the compressor descided to work. Paid for service, 2 days later complete failure. 
Aug 2011 104000 0 Air Bag warning light came on and would not go off, did not repair. 

 

Kia Rondo in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 21080   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 21700 0 faulty immobiliser,delay by jurisdiction cdn usa who will pay,no hurry to please a foreign client,I did bad pub for KIA road service $300 for 23 days.Good car but very poor customer service.I won't buy Kia again 
Mar 2012 37820 0 Last year the same problem took 23 days to be fix.This year it may take longueur because the warranty expired April 25 and KIA Canada and KIA USA DO THEY BEST to pass the buck from one another.No help here from KIA USA NO OFFER OF RENTAL, reprogramming of the key,and install a new immobilizer they did some recall work about the clock? KIA USA is of no help for a Canadian,better service at Toyota. 
Mar 2013 51460   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 46000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 59000 10027 Engine, loud knocking noise on start up. Went away after warm up. Dealer kept overnight to have a cold start up. Dealer told me no noise heard at shop, nothing they could do. Took car home. NOTHING DONE!!!!!! 

 

Kia Rondo in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 4340   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 13020 0 Ordered two roof rail tabs. Two roof rail tabs replaced. 
Oct 2011 33480 40 Chck eng. light on 1 day but drove fine.Next day car would not accelerate beyond 10 kph at start.Mechanic chcked codes & car, cd not see cause and cd not replicate.Owner & mech deemed possible gas cap loose + mat under gas pedal.Reset cptr. Again chk eng light on & car wd not accelerate when cold but fine when mech drove it. Mech connected to cptr and read codes; same as last time. Looked up svce bulletins & found TPS issue. Said to go to dealer service dept. Dealer repeated diagnostic of local shop and confirmed Throttle Position Sensor problem, though could not replicate as problem only when cold. Ordered part. 
Nov 2011 34080 0 Throttle Position Sensor replaced. 
Mar 2013 44640   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 41000 0 Fuel sensor made check engine light illuminate after every tank fill up. No other symptoms or effects emerged. The engine operated normally. After the sensor was replaced,the problem stopped. Parts and labor covered under original warranty. 
Dec 2011 52000 0 Sway Bars were replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2012 53000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 51460   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 52080 0 Steering rack unit leaked oil. Probably bad seal according to mechanic. 
Mar 2013 55800   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2012 29000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 33000 0 AC and heater turned on automatically upon starting the car. None of the AC controls respond. Shutdown and restart resolves the issue. Problem came 4 times in 5 years. Replaced climate control Module under warranty. 
Jan 2013 33000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 6000   First odometer entry
Jan 2008 14000 0 Noise coming from air conditioning system and heard at idle. Diagnosed in January as compressor AC Dick and Hub. 3 hours in for warranty repairs. Noise returned within a week. Diagnosis is full AC compressor needs replacing. Parts on order. Will be fixed 
Feb 2008 17000 0 Returned to dealer at scheduled appointment in February to replace the compressor. Problem of noise fixed with new part. Appointment took 2 1/2 hours including paperwork. 
Jul 2008 23000 0 Passenger mirror cover broke while being used. One end of cover that makes the light come on broke. A whole new visor with lighted mirror was ordered and replaced the broken mirror during the second trip. Took two days for the part to come in. Less than one hour to replace visor. 
Apr 2009 29000 0 Second broken mirror mount on different side than first repair. Also fixed under warranty. 
May 2009 29000 0 Engine light came on. Auto zone read computer saying bad 02 sensor. Called and made appointment for 7 May. Took it to main KIA dealer and they diagnosed it as being a different sensor (not 02) that had a TSB on it that when replaced, the engine... 
Sep 2009 38000 0 When coming to a stop and tach reaches 900 rpm's, the engine revs up to about 1100 rpm's and car jerks forward and makes a clunking sound. That same clunking sound is heard while driving along, leave off the gas pedal and then apply more gas. 
Dec 2009 42000 35 Engine revs, car jerks forward and makes a clunking sound. That same clunking sound is heard while driving along, leave off the gas pedal and car jerks forward and makes a clunking sound. That same clunking sound is heard while driving along, leave off th Small light inside headlight housing. Owner couldn't see how to replace. Handle to lift/lower seat became very hard to move. Dealer found broken part, replaced and all is well. 
Feb 2010 42700 45 Black plastic cladding under engine found by mechanic half torn off. Ordered new part and put it on the next time I stopped in. 
Nov 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 0 Crankshaft pulley came apart and damaged oil pressure sensor. Covered under warranty. 

 

Kia Rondo in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 0 Replace damaged gear shift knob. 
Sep 2008 1000 0 The speedometer/odometer reads high. Dealer confirmed the problem but KIA told the dealer not to fix the problem. That it is normal for the speedometer/odometer to read up to 10% high. 
Nov 2008 5500 12 I kept having a tire slowly leaking. Kia told me to go to Michelin Tire. They found that Kia had put the wrong parts in TPMS. This is what was causing the tire to go flat. 
Dec 2008 8000 13 Steering vibrates over 50 mph. (intermittent)   Tire valve corroded causing tire to go flat. Dealer refused to check valves. They are not allowed to check them and did not understand electrolysis corrosion.  Car came with a windshield heater. Tried to use it in snow storm, it did not work. Dealer said that it works even though it will not melt ice.  
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 34100   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 66340 0 brakes rear 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 3000 0 We had an initial problem with the Rondo of warped brake rotors and bad wheel alignment. A trip to the dealer fixed both. Dealer said there was a TSB or recall for the issue. 
Jan 2009 23000 190 Wheels needed aligning again. Cloth seats needed shampooing. Seats stain when anything, including water, is spilled on them. Brakes groan on take-off from dead stop, but no cause could be found. 
Jun 2009 33000 0 Check engine light came on after I noticed lots of smoke from the exhaust at start-up. Bad O2 sensor was diagnosed. Dealer had to order part, as there are 4 O2 sensors on this car, and no dealer in the area had the right one in stock. Waited a week. 
Aug 2010 59000 300 Sensor in Emissions system went bad. Replaced by dealer under warranty. Front brakes shuddered when stopping. Front pads were replaced (first time) and front rotors were turned. 
Mar 2013 122000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 28000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 40000 0 EGR sensor was faulty and was replaced under warranty 
Sep 2012 48000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Rondo in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 0 Left front wheel sensor needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 47000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 49000 3500 Engine blew...I suspect bad oil pump but dealer said no oil changes (Incorrect) 
Dec 2012 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 29000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 33000 0 Roof clip was missing. Part was replaced at dealership and covered under original warranty. Map light bulb burnt out and was replaced during this visit. Covered under original warranty. 
Jun 2012 47000 2000 Replaced camber bar driver's side rear due to being bent. Front and rear shocks. Alignment reajusted and new tires secondary to uneven wear because of car being out of alignment. 
Mar 2013 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 52000 0 bad O2 sensor and fuel pump. parts were replaced. 
Nov 2011 56000 0 Required a computer software update. 
Aug 2012 70000 123 Blower stopped working. Blower relay had to be replaced. 
Mar 2013 76000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 20000 0 belt squeek 
Aug 2012 23700 600 replace pads front and rear at 24k I feel this is premature 
Mar 2013 29000 150 Replace serpentine belt after loud squeaking noise started 

 

Kia Rondo in New Brunswick, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 46500   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 47120 0 Engine immobilizer would not always recognize keys. Entire system replaced. 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0 airbag light came on; needed a part to repair; still under bumper to bumper 
Sep 2011 66000 490 Needed new power steering pump; part ordered on Sept 29. Not yet installed 
Oct 2011 66000 150 installed power steering pump that was ordered at last dealer visit 

 

Kia Rondo in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 5000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 44000 0 Took car in for belt squealing noise. Dealer noticed "groan" in alternator and ordered replacement alternator. Alternator was replaced successfully, along with some general maintenance items. Clunking from suspension on bumpy roads. Replaced Stabilizer link assembly. 
Oct 2010 46000 0 Check Engine Light on. Dealer said code P0011, they checked related sensor for Ohms and for oil leaks and no issue. They reset light and said bring it back if it does it again. 
Dec 2010 47000 0 Code P0011, Dealer greased OCV, Oil Control Valve. Commented I should use thinner oil (I use recommended 10w30 for above 0). Weather was cold, about 0F when check engine light turned on. 
Mar 2013 68000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 13000   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 14000 0 The emergency brake light would not activate if the brake was left on. 
Nov 2008 22000 0 Car shakes when stopping. Solution was to rotate tires Still shakes on braking. 
Apr 2010 36000 200 Pulsating brakes. Brakes replaced and Rotors shaved 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 17000   First odometer entry
May 2008 27000 40 Emergency brake adjustment 
Oct 2010 67000 467 Headlight 
Aug 2011 83000 45 Headlight, parking light, side marker light replaced 
Apr 2012 95000 950 More marker lights and one parking light in front. Every bulb in the front of the cars has now been replaced. Designed to last exactly 5 years? One license plate light ordered in April, still not received and installed on 5/15/2012. Brake pads replaced, parking brake finally fixed. Original dealer could not seem to repair the parking brakes due to ____ ? Stupidity? 
Oct 2012 107000 0 Window regulator lift cable snapped. 4 trips needed for repair. First trip was diagnosis and part ordered. Second trip had regulator for the wrong door, 3rd trip still didn't have the right part, 4 trip finally fixed. 
Mar 2013 113000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 2000   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 3000 0 somehow leaves made their way under the hood and settled near ac vents so we were getting a bad smell everytime we put the a/c on.They cleaned out the leaves and sprayed sanitizer in the area, never has happened to any of my other vehicled seems like the 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 2480 0 diagnose problem with DVD player. 
Nov 2007 2480 0 Replaced faulty DVD player. Chamfered brake pads to stop brake squeel. 
May 2012 31300 0 Problem; noise from suspension on uneven road. Solution; replace worn sway bar links on front. Problem; drivers interior door panel armrest was cracked. Solution; Replace drivers door panel. 
Mar 2013 37820   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 4000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 32500 41 two taillight bulbs burned out. 
Sep 2012 52000 1120 Replaced both front wheel bearings 
Dec 2012 55000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 7000   First odometer entry
Sep 2008 20000 0 Airbag light came on and stays lit. Parts have been ordered. Waiting for call from dealership. 
Oct 2008 21000 0 Everything was fixed same day car was taken in once new parts had arrived. Have not had any problems since. 
Jan 2011 60000 0 A/C controls were going haywire when on, a/c control panel was replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2012 76000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in New Brunswick, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 1240   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 2480 0 Vehicle was delivered with faulty radiator cap. Had taken the car in 5 weeks earlier as we could smell coolant - was pressure tested OK with no charge, but smell persisted until repaired this trip. 
Oct 2007 3100 0 Car failed to start intermittently. Dealer reprogrammed the keys to the interlock system. Reprogramming the keys did not work. Car failed to start several times over week following first visit. Returned with appointment. Dealer wanted to give me a new key only! Spoke to manager and demanded a new ignition interrupt/interlock unit. Part on 
Nov 2007 4340 0 Replaced entire engine immobilizer unit and antenna. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in North Dakota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
May 2013 33000 390 Noticed a sqweak coming from the engine compartment after starting the vehicle. 

 

Kia Rondo in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 9000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 53000 325 This was expected brake wear on front rotor and pads. Rotors were turned and new pads applied. 
Nov 2010 73000 257 Sway bar links. 
Dec 2012 103000 750 Rear brakes ... new rotors and pads. 
Feb 2013 105000 700 Driver side front strut had failed. Replaced both front struts. Suspension bushings we wearing. Replaced all suspension bushings. 
Mar 2013 106000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Kia Rondo in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 7000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 24000 0 Throttle position sensor replaced. CEL on and car would not go above 40 MPH. 
Mar 2013 52000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Kia Rondo 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Kia Rondo in Peru
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 620   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 17980 0 Defective EGR valve. Changed under warranty. 
Oct 2010 24360 0 EGR replaced. 
Mar 2013 39060 300 Air conditioning compressor bearing failed. Bearing replaced. 

 

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2007 Kia Rondo 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Rondo in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 6000 0 Consistent pull to the right - camber not adjustable 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Kia Rondo 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Rondo in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 0 Kia Rondo computer stopped working at stop light. Dealer overnighted part from California. No problem since. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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