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Kia Rondo years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 297 complaints about the Kia Rondo since 2007, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2007 model year has 117 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
297
Recalls
5
Worst year
2007
Model years
2007-2011

Kia Rondo years to avoid

No model year of the Kia Rondo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Kia Rondo years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Kia Rondo complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20072008200920102011

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Kia Rondo problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    52
  • Steering
    50
  • Airbags
    50
  • Brakes
    42
  • Fuel system
    41
  • Electrical
    31
  • Driver assistance
    24
  • Acceleration
    24
  • Lights
    22
  • Suspension
    19
  • Body
    18
  • Transmission
    14

Most reported problems on the Kia Rondo

Stalling 28Check engine light 23Hesitation 12

Kia Rondo problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2011952Brakes10
2010949Brakes85,90021
20097572Steering84,00025
20086297Fuel system70,000314
200756117Engine69,500313

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Kia Rondo

What years of the Kia Rondo should you avoid?

No single model year of the Kia Rondo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Kia Rondo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Kia Rondo?

Engine, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by steering (50) and airbags (50).

How many recalls does the Kia Rondo have?

5 recalls between 2007 and 2011. The 2008 model year has the most, with 3.

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