CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Kia Rondo has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (18 reports).
2008 Kia Rondo recalls
Most common 2008 Kia Rondo problems
Problem areas named in the 97 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
What owners report
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.
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 heâd 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 couldnât even look at it for diagnosis for at least a month and even then didnât know if they would cover it. I am 38 weeks pregnant and have two small children and my mech
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.
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.
THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS FUMES PERIODICALLY IN THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE, I EVEN SMELL IT WHEN MY VEHICLE IS PARKED AND WHEN I START MY VEHICLE IT HESITATES TO START AND I HAVE TO RESTART IT OVER.
2008 Kia Rondo questions
Does the 2008 Kia Rondo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Kia Rondo: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Air Bags:Frontal; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia Rondo?
Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (18), Fuel/Propulsion System (16), Structure (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Kia Rondo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.