2008 Kia Rondo: check engine light

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 229,000 miles · CT

My check engine light is on. When I refuel my vehicle it has difficulty restarting. Over the course of the last couple months, it has started to stall. Looking at forums I found quite a few people with the same "issue" but no solutions. I have had my vehicle on a diagnostic machine and it comes back with an evap code. The codes have been cleared but come right back on. I see the fuel pump has been recalled, I have had my car since the fall of 2009 and to my knowledge I haven't had this repaired, but for some reason this does not show up when I do the recall search. Has it already been repaired prior to my purchasing the vehicle?

Filed Sep 22, 2019 · Fuel system · 75,182 miles · GA

The fuel pump is not operating properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. Poor engine starting and engine hesitation. The check engine light is on because of this.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rondo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning indicator had been illuminated for two days prior to the failure. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge decreased to approximately a quarter of a tank. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Engine · 64,753 miles · NJ

Check engine light comes on associated with cvvt assemble/timing and the computer in the engine.

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 61,003 miles · NJ

The check engine light comes on and the engine timing/ computer being impacted instance happen june 19, 2013 car failed nj inspection cost to repair $782.85.

Filed Jan 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MD

In 2010, check engine light came on. The vehicle would not restart after refueling. I would have to pump the gas before the car would restart and it would make sounds and the RPM will rev. I had a diagnosis performed by several mechanics but unable to detect what was causing the problem. Had guesstimates as to o2 sensors, fuel pump to canisters replacement. This has gone on since 2010. Currently, the car does not turn over on the first attempt after fueling. I took car in to the dealership and was told that I needed to replace the fuel pump assembly. As I researched the recommended repair, I learned that kia recalled other 2008 rondo's, so I called them and was told that my vehicle is a v6 and not part of the recall campaign. I am having the same problem as the vehicles in the recall campaign and think that this matter should be further investigated.

Filed Jan 16, 2013 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MD

I was at a red light and the car was started, the vehicle began to jerk violently with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. I did mention this issue when I had the next oil change and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure to my knowledge. No offer or any assistance was referred by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the mileage at the time was about 70,000. This incident has occurred several times, but I am more concerned about the sputtering noise and a hesitation while starting vehicle after refueling. This could also put you in danger of being struck from oncoming traffic. These occurrences are worse, when the air conditioning is on. These occurrences of revving idle speed, unexpectedly, may occur only once in two months or they may occur two or three times in one week.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Fuel system · 71,000 miles · AZ

In september 2011, check engine light came on. The vehicle would not restart after refueling. I would have to pump the gas before the car would restart and it would make a sound like it was trying to suck up gas through a straw that had a hole in it. I had a fuel injection flush and dye added but unable to detect what was causing the problem. This went on for several months. Currently, the car does not turn over on the first attempt. It takes approximately 3 attempts for the car to start. This is in addition to the car not starting after refueling. I took car in for repair and was told that I needed to replace the fuel pump assembly. As I researched the recommended repair, I learned that kia recalled other 2008 rondo's, so I called them and was told that my vehicle is a 2.7 liter and not part of the recall campaign. I am having the same problem as the vehicles in the recall campaign and think that this matter should be further investigated.

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Fuel system · TN

2008 kia rondo. Consumer writes in regards to defective part *tgw the consumer stated she had difficulty starting the vehicle after filling the gas tank and the check engine light was constantly on due to an issue with a defective valve on the charcoal canister. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the exact part, she was having a problem with. The consumer made an appointment with the dealer after describing the problem. However, when she arrived and her vehicle identification number was entered, she was then informed her vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer referenced recall # 08v459000

Filed Apr 4, 2012 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rondo. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed a sputtering noise and a hesitation while accelerating. The check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that a coil would have to be replaced but the contact was not aware of the exact repair needed. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Engine · 57,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rondo. The contact stated that once started, the vehicle began to jerk violently with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 57,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Engine · 17,000 miles · KS

I took my 2008 rondo in to steven kia on 4/10/2009 because the check engine light was on. They still have not fixed my car and it has been in their shop for over 60 days. They say the engine has defective parts. I want to know if kia will give me a car that is not defective or return my purchase cost. If this car is defective then I want to get another car. I bought it for my daughter and I no longer trust that she will be driving a safe vehicle.