KIA Rondo Problems by Year
KIA Rondo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rondo year: 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Rondo: 117 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2008 Rondo: 97 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2009 Rondo: 72 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA Rondo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 | 4 | 21 |
| Steering | 50 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 4 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| Power Train | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA Rondo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Rondo | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Rondo | 9 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Rondo | 72 | 2 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 Rondo | 97 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Rondo | 117 | 3 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA Rondo years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (117), 2008 (97) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rondo year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA Rondo?
Air Bags, with 50 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA Rondo have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.