Is the Kia Rondo reliable?

The Kia Rondo has 446 NHTSA complaints, or 1202.2 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is STEERING. Source: VinItel

What Kia Rondo years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2007 model year of the Kia Rondo — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2007 model year alone has 179 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Kia Rondo?

Among Kia Rondo model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2011 (4 complaints), 2010 (19 complaints), 2009 (105 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Kia Rondo problems?

The most common Kia Rondo problems reported to NHTSA are: STEERING (50 complaints, 4.0% crash rate); AIR BAGS (42 complaints, 35.7% crash rate); ENGINE (42 complaints, 2.4% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (31 complaints, 9.7% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (29 complaints, 10.3% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Kia Rondo?

Used Kia Rondo buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2011, 2010, 2009. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Kia Rondo Reliability

446 NHTSA complaints (2007–2011). Complaint rate: 1202.2 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

2743.9

Complaints

446

Crash Rate

11.0%

Fire Rate

1.1%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2007 Kia Rondo. The 2010–2011 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: STEERING.

Avoid These Years

2007

~179/yr complaints · 24 crashes

Average

2008–2009

~122/yr complaints

Better Years

2010–2011

~12/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Kia Rondo — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2007 (179)

Common Kia Rondo Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
STEERING	50	4.0%
AIR BAGS	42	35.7%
ENGINE	42	2.4%
SERVICE BRAKES	31	9.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	29	10.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	28	0.0%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	22	0.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	20	20.0%
SUSPENSION	17	0.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2007AVOID	—	179	24	5	View →
2008	—	139	18	—	View →
2009	—	105	5	—	View →
2010GOOD	—	19	2	—	View →
2011GOOD	—	4	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Tap any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

See also: Kia Rondoaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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