Kia Rondo problems
The Kia Carens (Korean: 기아 카렌스) is a compact car (C-segment) manufactured by Kia since 1999, spanning over four generations, and was marketed worldwide under various nameplates, prominently as the Kia Rondo. The initial three generations had a MPV body style and were marketed worldwide, with presence in its home country South Korea, in Europe, and North America since the second-generation. The fourth-generation model took a different approach in terms of design and targeted markets, as it was developed as a "strategic model" for the Indian market. It also adopts a crossover-inspired exterior design.
The name "Carens" derives from the word "car" and "renaissance", while the name "Rondo" derives from the musical term Rondo.
First generation (RS/FJ; 1999)
Kia debuted the first generation model of Carens, the RS series in May 1999. It is based on the same platform as the Kia Sephia. A facelift was issued in 2002.
The model was discontinued in Australia in 2001, with production continuing elsewhere for the updated model which was launched in 2002.
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Common Kia Rondo problems
The Kia Rondo has been known to have several common problems, primarily related to its engine, air conditioning (A/C), and power steering systems.
- A/C Making Noise (2010 Rondo): This issue is the second most reported problem for the 2010 Kia Rondo, with an average cost to fix of $1,400 and an average mileage of 87,000 miles. This problem can be a major inconvenience for owners, as it affects the comfort of the vehicle and can be costly to repair.
- Engine Seized (2012 Rondo): This issue is the third most reported problem for the 2012 Kia Rondo, with an average cost to fix of $5,000 and an average mileage of 49,000 miles. This problem can be a major concern for owners, as it involves a significant repair cost and can occur at relatively low mileage.
- Loss of Power Steering (2009 Rondo): This issue is the most reported problem for the 2009 Kia Rondo, with a total of 8 complaints. This problem can be a major safety concern for owners, as it can make the vehicle difficult to control and increase the risk of accidents.
- Cloth Seats Show Water Stains Easily (2008 Rondo): This issue is one of the most reported problems for the 2008 Kia Rondo, with a total of 2 complaints. This problem can be a major inconvenience for owners, as it affects the appearance of the vehicle and can be difficult to clean.
- Broken Springs (2008 Rondo): This issue is one of the most reported problems for the 2008 Kia Rondo, with a total of 2 complaints. This problem can be a major safety concern for owners, as it can affect the stability of the vehicle and increase the risk of accidents.
These common problems with the Kia Rondo have been reported by owners and can be a cause for concern for potential buyers. It is important to consider these issues and their potential impact on the reliability and durability of the vehicle when making a purchasing decision.
Is the Kia Rondo a good vehicle?
Overview. Smartly styled and somewhat unusual, the Rondo has acceptable handling, optional seven-passenger seating, and tons of practicality. Its only real competitor, the Mazda 5, is more fun, but agreeable prices and good build quality make the Rondo a solid choice for practicality seekers.
How long can a Kia Rondo last?
Let's get right to the chase: how long do Kias last? In the hands of a responsible owner, Kia vehicles are expected to last up to 200,000 miles. According to the accounts of owners who gave their Kias the much-needed TLC, they could get 200,000 to 250,000 miles and keep them on the road for a decade or more.
What is the problem with the Kia Rondo 2.4 engine?
Summary: KIA IS RECALLING 6,680 MY 2008-2009 RONDO LX AND EX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4 LITER ENGINE. THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN NOT ENOUGH FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. POOR ENGINE STARTING, ENGINE HESITATION, AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT MAY RESULT, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.
Are there any recalls on the Kia Rondo?
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Kia Rondo years
We have researched Kia problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Kia Rondo cars and compiled the top 4 most problematic Kia Rondo model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Kia Rondo model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Kia Rondo years
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Kia Rondo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Kia Rondo , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Air bags problems
- Steering problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Kia Rondo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Rondo model years
A total of 33 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Rondo model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Rondo model years
There were a total of 24 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Rondo model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 295 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Kia Rondo . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Kia Rondo vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Kia Rondo 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-14
- Date Complaint: 2023-11-17
- VIN: KNAFG525087
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 24 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately as intended. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.
Kia Rondo 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-20
- Date Complaint: 2023-10-23
- VIN: KNAFG526897
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the ESC warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact had to depress the brake pedal three times to turn off the exterior brake lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Kia Rondo 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-04
- Date Complaint: 2023-09-09
- VIN: KNAFG526187
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: After hearing a popping in my front end for two days I took my car into my mechanic. He took a look at it and said he’d never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe. He said the metal was as thin as a few pieces of paper and there was rust. He contacted Kia to see if there were any campaigns on my car and there was one for an anti corrosion coating that was not applied. I took my car to my local Kia dealership and they were not interested in helping and said they couldn’t even look at it for diagnosis for at least a month and even then didn’t know if they would cover it. I am 38 weeks pregnant and have two small children and my mechanic said it was a major safety issue to drive it as is. I contacted Kia corporate and they informed me that it would be covered but I would have to get it diagnosed at a dealership first or pay for it out of pocket. I’ve contacted every dealership within two hours of me and they have all said they can’t help or haven’t gotten back to me. Kia says they can’t be of more help because each dealership is independently owned.
Kia Rondo 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-16
- Date Complaint: 2023-03-01
- VIN: KNAFG528X97
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate . As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really matter to Kia as your customers . So very sad how the engines and fuel systems are on kias
Kia Rondo 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-08
- Date Complaint: 2023-01-01
- VIN: KNAFG529297
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I had to replace the tires on this car several times in 3 years. They alarm had a glitch that the car would not start and you had to take it specifically to a Kia dealer to have they alarm reprogrammed. Even upon repairs to your local mechanic. Costing them more money and me more money because they could not get in the car by pass they alarm without using kia first to reprogram it. The brakes locked up. The lights woukd go off for airbag and stay on. The anti lick brake light would stay on .. Very dangerous. I had to spend more money to because of they alarm. Even just replacing the battery in the alarm remote cost more money for the remote and the programming of the remote . You could not just replace the battery. The tires and brakes gave me several issues in 3 years To the tube of close 3000. And that's being fair.
Kia Rondo 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-15
- Date Complaint: 2022-11-15
- VIN: KNAFG526577
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Kia Rondo. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the traction control warning light and driver's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact became aware of Kia Independent Recall Campaign Number: SC094 (Clock Spring Assembly Replacement). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was a Canadian VIN. The contact was referred to Kia Canada for recall information. The contact then contacted Kia Canada who informed her that the vehicle was previously serviced under the independent recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Kia Rondo 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-19
- Date Complaint: 2022-09-20
- VIN: KNAFG525777
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: NHTSA ID Number: 11476858 Brake lights will not go off.I found white Plastic nylon washer broke into many pieces in floor board mat. It is the Brake pedal pad stop washer. After researching, This is a common issue with these vehicles. This defective component has a high probabilty of causing rear end collisions due to the Brake lights staying on. NHTSA should do a safety recall on these vehicles.
Kia Rondo 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-25
- Date Complaint: 2022-08-01
- VIN: KNAFG525877
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake lights remained illuminated at all time. Additionally, the brake lights also remained illuminated while the vehicle was turned off. The fuse was removed to turn the brake lights off. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Kia Rondo 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-31
- Date Complaint: 2022-04-05
- VIN: KNAFG528X97
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I am reporting premature sub frame corrosion. The corroded area would cause a safety hazard if the corroded part of the frame broke all the way off as a result of hitting a large bump or perhaps a big pothole. Fortunately i discovered the problem when I was getting the tires balanced. I will no longer drive the vehicle until it is repaired safely.
Kia Rondo 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-04
- Date Complaint: 2022-03-11
- VIN: KNAFG528997
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine Star making very loud noise. Will driving. Mechanic told me engine is damaged and need replacement
Kia Rondo 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-03
- Date Complaint: 2021-06-03
- VIN: KNAFG525977
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 2.4L Theta engine has developed a knocking sound at 155,600 miles. Oil consumption is excessive. Currently vehicle has Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W20 oil. It has been approximately 5600 miles since last oil and filter change, and vehicle was 2 qts low. Knocking sound is consistent with what others have reported with the later 2.4L Theta II engine. Symptom is consistent with spun rod bearing. It is currently available for inspection, pending me selling the car. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car is a serious risk of stalling. Has previously stalled before. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. Selling dealership is under different ownership and has disavowed prior ownership. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? None.
Kia Rondo 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-08
- Date Complaint: 2021-04-20
- VIN: KNAFG526777
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE A/C LINE DRAINES ONTO THE FRONT SUBFRAME. DOING THIS I BELIEVE HAS CAUSED IT TO RUST OVER THE YEARS. NOW IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE FOR FEAR THAT THE ENGINE OR FRONT CONTROL WILL BRING THE CAR TO A HALT. IT MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Kia Rondo 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-04
- Date Complaint: 2021-01-08
- VIN: KNAFG528X97
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN OUR KIA, IN PARK AND CAR TURNED OFF, WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND. CAR TOWED TO SHOP RESULTED IN MECHANIC STATING OUR FRONT DRIVER STRUT "EXPLODED" INTO SEVERAL PIECES. LUCKY WE WERE NOT DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENED, HE STATED. NEVER HAD A CAR DO THIS BEFORE, EVER!
Kia Rondo 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-10
- Date Complaint: 2020-12-16
- VIN: KNAFG525087
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY VEHICLE REVES UP HIGH WHEN I START IT AND WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD JUST CUT OFF AND THERE'S GAS FUMES I SMELLINSIDE MY KIA, IT ALSO HESITATES WHILE DRIVING.
Kia Rondo 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-16
- Date Complaint: 2020-11-16
- VIN: KNAFG525087
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES.
Latest 5 recalls Kia Rondo
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the Kia Rondo.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Kia Rondo 2010
- Report Received Date: 2023-09-25
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
- Model: Kia Rondo 2007
- Report Received Date: 2013-04-01
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
- Model: Kia Rondo 2008
- Report Received Date: 2013-04-01
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
- Model: Kia Rondo 2009
- Report Received Date: 2013-04-01
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
- Model: Kia Rondo 2010
- Report Received Date: 2013-04-01
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Latest negative Kia Rondo car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2008
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my Rondo. I purchased it back in 2012 with around 63,000 miles on it. I'm happy to report that I just passed the 100,000 mile mark and have had no major issues! Of course, we've had to change the brake pads, air conditioner coils, and tires over time, but that's to be expected. While the gas mileage isn't the best, the cargo room is fantastic and we can comfortably fit up to 7 people in it. Even as a 6'6
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Vehicle year: 2007
What a great car! I'm so glad to hear that it has won you over. As a former Chevy Subn driver, I know how hard it can be to find a vehicle that fits just right. At 6'4
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Vehicle year: 2009
I purchased this car as a 1-year-old used vehicle from a rental sales place. It was used, but in like-new condition. I really like it because it handles well and seems very soundly built. I was pleasantly surprised because Kia was the worst on my list last time I purchased a car.
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Vehicle year: 2008
I absolutely love the KIA slogan, 'The Power to Surprise', and this vehicle definitely lives up to it! The fit and finish are faultless, and the design is incredibly efficient, providing an amazing amount of space inside despite its compact exterior. The chair-like seating and large side windows make for a joyous driving experience with outstanding visibility. The 4-cylinder engine never fails to impress me with its performance, outperforming even the 2.8L V6 on my previous vehicle, while also providing great economy and smooth shifts. I also noticed that despite its height, it is not as susceptible to wind as my previous vehicle, which was 10 inches shorter. Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with this vehicle and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient car.
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Vehicle year: 2007
We've had this vehicle for just over a month and it has been a really enjoyable experience. The ride has been smooth and quiet, which is especially important to me as I spend a lot of time on the road. I have been impressed with the quality and features of the vehicle, which have exceeded my expectations.
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Albin Cremin 2025-03-14
Vehicle year: 2009
I was tired of driving small sedans, so I started looking for something that was both economical and roomy. That's when I found the Rondo, EX trim. It's an overall great family car, with plenty of headroom and enough space for the kids in the 2nd row. The visibility in this car is near-perfect, making it easy to see while driving. I have the 3rd row, but it's not very spacious unless the person back there is about 8 years old or younger. However, the 3rd row easily flips down flat, providing a good amount of load space. The 2nd row also folds flat, but it takes a bit more effort. This car is a great hauler for either people or stuff, just not at the same time. The tech features are pretty sweet for a 2009 vehicle, including a touch screen display, solid navigation, 8 speakers, heated seats, and an iPod jack and interface.
Lindsey Leffler 2025-03-13
Vehicle year: 2008
Hi there! We're sorry to hear that you've been experiencing a wind noise from the driver side window of your 2008 7 Passenger Kia Rondo. We understand how frustrating that can be. It's great to hear that you've been happy with the vehicle otherwise. Have you considered taking it to a different mechanic for a second opinion? We hope this issue gets resolved soon!
Salvatore Hammes 2025-03-05
Vehicle year: 2009
I purchased my 2008 Kia Rondo with 19,000 miles on it, and it was a great fit for my needs, as I often transported my kids, dogs, kayaks, and camping gear. However, at 51,000 miles, the engine has locked up, despite my regular servicing and oil changes. It is certainly disheartening to face this issue. The cost of replacing the engine is $4,800, and I still owe $9,800 on the car. While this experience has been frustrating, I remain confident in my ability to handle this situation. I will consider my options and make the best decision for myself. Thank you for your understanding.
Keegan Muller 2025-02-25
Vehicle year: 2008
I recently purchased a Kia Rondo in April. Just this month they replaced the engine - the entire short block. It was making noise for a while and took some time to diagnose, but now my new car had to have a new engine put in. I must admit, I am feeling quite nervous about the future of this car.
Tremaine Ryan 2025-02-03
Vehicle year: 2008
PROS - This is an amazing deal! A 2008 leftover stickered at $23,000+ was bought early in 2009 for only $16,000 total (no trade, and included tax, title, and registration). That's incredible! - The mileage is also impressive, with 24+ mpg mixed driving and 27+ mpg on the highway (usually running around 70 mph). We're easy on the pedal. - It also tows a 1,000 lb pop up trailer effortlessly, only costing 3 mpg. - The build is solid and reasonably quiet. - The 3rd row split bench seat lets us haul 6 people total - 4 adults, two kids in car seats - AND a big stroller -- plus a few other things -- in relative comfort. IFFY: - The looks may be unremarkable, but it's what's on the inside that counts! - The road-handling and performance are reasonably satisfying (it is a 'midi van' after all!). - While the front seats may not be very comfortable, the rest of the van makes up for it.