2007 KIA Rondo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rondo years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 KIA Rondo. That is the most of any Rondo model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (24 complaints, 21%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 117owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 KIA Rondo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 21% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 14% | 58,501 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 13% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 12% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 11% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 9% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 8% | 54,179 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8% | 89,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 7% | 98,074 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | 78,698 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 5% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | 85,125 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | 22,072 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 30,928 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 102,200 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2% | 18,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 55,625 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 55,829 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 9,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 1 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 94,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 KIA Rondo recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Other KIA Rondo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Rondo | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Rondo | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Rondo | 72 | 2 |
| 2008 Rondo | 97 | 3 |
| 2007 | 117 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 KIA Rondo?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 KIA Rondo?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 KIA Rondo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rondo model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.