Kia Rondo grinding brakes problems

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Steering · 80,000 miles · NY

Any time there is water on the road while driving my car loses steering and braking capabilities. Doesn't mater if it is a small puddle or a large one, even if just damp on road. Instrument panel lights come on and a loud squealing noise happens. Like the car is stalling. I took the car to my mechanic to be looked at and they said the shield is in place and this shouldn't be happening they placed the belt tensioner and the problem is still happening. This has happened numerous times.

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · Body, Engine · 65,000 miles · OH

Steering system has experienced a thumping grind on reverse turns when steering wheel is fully engaged. Repaired multiple times by lubing stops. Brake calipers do not engage properly and have been replaced numerous times. Air conditioning drain line is located directly above passenger side engine cradle mounting excess condensation has completely rusted through the cradle and broken apart. Vehicle only has 65,000 miles.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Engine · 76,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. The contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The grinding sound continued and the vehicle was taken to the dealer (south hills kia, 3644 washington rd, canonsburg, pa 15317) where it was diagnosed that the cradle and coil spring were rusted. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle to check for other failures. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was over the 60,000 mile warranty; therefore, they would not assist. The manufacturer opened case number: 12707877. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been at the dealer since april 26, 2018, but had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 65,000 miles · OH

Any time there is water on the road my car loses steering and braking capabilities. Doesn't mater if it is a small puddle or a large one. Instrument panel lights come on and a loud squealing noise happens. I took the car to be looked at and they said the shield is in place and this shouldn't be happening. I bought the car in 2010 and it started doing this in 2013.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Steering · 93,000 miles · CA

Multiple times during heavy rain my car would loose power steering. The battery and emergency break lights would come on. I took it to the dealership where I purchased the car (el cajon, ca) and they said everything was fine. This typically happened when turning or driving through large puddles. Steering shaft would lock up and on occasion a high pitched squealing sound could be heard. Very unsafe and very scary!

Filed Dec 21, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · FL

While driving in wet conditions, the battery indicator light and the brake indicator light illuminated in the display. Power steering failed, and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver to safety. The headlights and dashlight power was significantly reduced. After coming to a stop without steering power, the emergency brake was engaged and disengaged without a change in the illuminator light. The car was hesitant to move - grinding noise and major difficulty turning the steering wheel. This happened on two different occasions during similar weather/road conditions.

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Steering · 50,000 miles · FL · crash

This started on 10/2012, and has been happening whenever I tried to drive in rain since. Ive had to wait to try to see what is wrong because I couldnt afford to do anything about it . It was raining outside and I left my home to go to the store and went to turn the corner and there was a very loud grinding noise and the steering wheel froze, just completely seized on me and I drove right into the curb opposite the road. I had a child in the car with me and it was terrifying! Now, I cannot drive at all in the rain or even if there's puddles on the road! I see that there's others that have had this same issue, even some having wrecks on the freeway! Why isnt this a recall issue!? It is hurricane season here, and its been near impossible to make an appointment at the dealer with all the rain every day, nor do they allow you to just drop off your car and leave it unless its towed in which I cannot do. I am terrified to drive my own car and dont have a lot of money to fix it since im on disability. Please help

Filed Aug 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Steering · 89,250 miles · FL

On several occasions in the past month while driving, my kia rondo stops responding as I attempt to accelerate. It has caused me to block traffic and could cause a serious accident. I took it to a local repair shop and they were unable to diagnose the problem. At this point I am afraid to drive the car as I am afraid of causing an accident. There is another problem which has been occurring for several months- driving through a puddle or any standing water causes th car to screech and make a loud grinding noise and causes a total loss of steering. This happens every time the roads are wet. It is so unsafe that I never drive in less than dry road conditions.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 2,000 miles · VA

Accelerator is "drive by wire". The engine experiences hesitation, when taking off from a stop, about 50% of the time, when the AC is on. Sometimes the vehicle begins to accelerate, then the engine drops to idle speed, even when you depress the pedal to the floor. This can cause you to be struck by oncoming traffic, when you are entering a highway or roadway. Usually the vehicle will then take off unexpectedly screeching the tires, when this occurs. But, sometimes, when it does begin to accelerate after one of these occurrences, it will very slowly begin to pick up speed, as if it is starving for gas. This could also put you in danger of being struck from oncoming traffic. These occurrences are worse, when the air conditioning is on. Sometimes, when you are taking off from a stop and putting very little pressure on the accelerator pedal, the car takes off abruptly, squealing the tires as if you had depressed the pedal to the floor suddenly. When the pavement is wet, this will cause the tires to spin and then the engine will drop to an idle, leaving you susceptible to being struck from oncoming traffic. The dealer has told me there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, even after the "mechanic" rode with me and said he could feel it accelerating in steps. These occurrences of dropping to idle speed, unexpectedly, may occur only once in two months or they may occur two or three times in one week. Hotter outside air temperature seems to cause the problem to worsen.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Transmission · 150 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kia rondo lx. The transmission is stalling and grinding the gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately six times. This failure has occurred since there months ago which is when the vehicle was purchased. The kia manufacturer sent a letter to the dealer to replace the transmission and they refuse to replace it. The failure mileage was 150.