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2008 Kia Rondos for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Kia Rondo problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Kia Rondo Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Kia Rondo | 19 Rondos, 8.2 months of data per Rondo, average 54300 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 Rondos, 8.2 months of data per Rondo, average 54300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Rondo in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 55000 | 0 | TSB for clunky noise in front struts. air bag light on - solved |
| Dec | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | vent control vane broke off -- repaired under warranty |
| Jun | 2012 | 73000 | 150 | compressor required replacement - covered under extended warranty with no troubles and a rental to boot. |
| Dec | 2012 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 28500 | 0 | Shimmy when applying brakes. |
| Apr | 2011 | 44640 | 448 | NOISEY FRONT END SUSPENSION AND LOOSE STEERING. 2 Lower Ball Joints and 4 Wheel Alinement. The Ball Joints were finished. The garage installed new Ball Joints with Grease nipples on them. |
| Jul | 2011 | 48360 | 0 | Front Brakes making noise. Replaced 2 Front Rotors (Rotors very expensive for Rondo). Replaced front brake pads. (brake pads very expensive for Rondo) Repair Cost: $496.00 |
| Aug | 2011 | 49560 | 476 | Rear Brakes had 50% remaining on them when checked on July 28/2011. On August 16th i noticed a noise coming from the rear brakes when applied. My mechanic showed me the piston had jammed on LR side, tore up Pad&Rotor. |
| Oct | 2012 | 66340 | 1058 | Had to replace the Timing Belt and Water Pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Check engine light came on for 3 days then went out. Was in dealer to pick up accessories ordered and they checked the code and it was due to the gas cap, they replaced the seal on the cap. no problem since. | |
| Jul | 2012 | 29300 | 0 | airbag controller chip had to be replaced, 2 days to diagnose and had to wait 2 additional days for part to come in. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 63240 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 63240 | 17 | Burnt headlight, hard to find replacement for low beam. Part number H11B |
| Kia Rondo in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 57040 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 59520 | 0 | seat belt rear right replaced, did not pull out properly |
| Kia Rondo in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 535 | Both front springs broken. Parts not available. Car was at dealer for a week, but they did supply a loaner. Had purchased ext warranty which covered all but the $100 deductible. | |
| Jul | 2012 | 604 | dead coil pack replaced. All plugs replaced. Coil difficult to reach due to placement at rear of engine. Now a month later another one has blown. | |
| Aug | 2012 | 100 | burned out coil replaced (second one in 2 months) | |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | REplacement computer, replacement ABS sensors, replacement full wiring of system and still unsure if car is fixed. Is still in shop under warranty being fixed!! |
| Kia Rondo in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | CEL and rough start after fueling. Left veh at service station but told they could not duplicate problem, CEL reset and problem has not occurred since. |
| Sep | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | CEL light still on - no diagnosis. |
| Jul | 2012 | 66000 | 1200 | Engine shudders shortly after starting. Repair shop replaced O2 sensor, spark plugs, and coils. |
| Aug | 2012 | 67000 | 1300 | Engine still shudders shortly after starting. Dealer replaced all 6 fuel injectors. |
| Dec | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Front tires valve stems are frozen and couldn't be removed to allow air to escape when tires were replace. |
| Aug | 2010 | 54700 | 225 | Two new front tires and air pressure sensors |
| Sep | 2010 | 57000 | 28 | Replacement of Purge Valve 9/20/2010 return after one week since purge valve replaced. Engine light came on one week from replacement date. Once again replaced same purge valve and set information from computer to KIA. |
| Aug | 2012 | 94500 | 100 | AC quit dealer stated it was faulty. Ordered and part arrived a week later, took three hours to install. All cool now There were two outstanding factory recalls performed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | The switch to open the rear hatch failed. The hatch is electric solenoid driven. Switch was ordered and replaced. Problem has not returned. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Rondo in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 13000 | 38 | TPMS light illuminated. Dealer replaced TPMS controller. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 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 |
| Jan | 2010 | 16120 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 53320 | 0 | Front stabilizer link rattle. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54560 | 0 | Poor 2nd to 3rd shift. Dealer could not replicate so not repair performed. |
| May | 2013 | 56420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 18600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 25420 | 0 | Part# 37300-25-201 Generator assembly changed. Chirping engine. Noise remains after car picked up. Was told another part needed to be ordered. Driving off from a cold engine automatic 2.4L (regardless of season) there's a noticeable "kick" harshness out of 1st gear / into 2nd. Dealer said there's no service bulletins, recalls, or other customer complaints. |
| Oct | 2010 | 31580 | 0 | To eliminate chirp dealer installed both front sway bar links. Parts #54830-2G000 Link Assy-FR Stabilizer. |
| Oct | 2012 | 58900 | 0 | 1. noise going over bumps from suspension area. inspect. found left front strut nut loose. upper nut retightened. 2. Service Bulletin: rear crossmember anti-corrosion. fixed with tape, gasket-exhause pipe, wax, undercoat. |
| May | 2013 | 63240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 27800 | 0 | Clunking noise from the front suspension when going over uneven surface. Front stabilizer bars replaced under warranty. Clunking noise got better but still there. Dealer replaced struts under warranty. Problem seems to be solved. |
| Apr | 2013 | 37000 | 300 | Brake pads need replacement and rotor warped. |
| Kia Rondo in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 23560 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 24800 | 0 | Exhaust plate loose |
| Jun | 2012 | 40920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 104160 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 109120 | 0 | rear wheel camber not adjusable, premature and uneven tire wear. |
| Jan | 2012 | 117800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Rondo in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 72000 | 200 | replaced coil in 4th cylinder |
| Kia Rondo in Malaysia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 12400 | 0 | Rattling noise detected from under car’s rear left absorber section when going on a rough road surface. Workshop got it fixed after 1 month wait for the new replacement part (absorber) to arrive. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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