no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
2007 Kia RondoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 2007 Kia Rondo, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Kia Rondo has problems
117 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Engine3 crash/fire/injury
16Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
15Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
14Electronic stability control (ESC)
13Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
9Vehicle speed control
9Seat belts
8Fuel/propulsion system
4914 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 3 |
| Air bags | 16 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 49 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Kia Rondo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER,…
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
90kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 engine complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles15under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Rondo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rondo median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Kia Rondo safety ratings
2007 Kia Rondo 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Kia Rondo, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Rondo owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 2.4L Theta engine has developed a knocking sound at 155,600 miles. Oil consumption is excessive. Currently vehicle has Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W20 oil. It has been approximately 5600 miles…
MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE...THE FIRE WAS STARTED NEAR OR AROUND THE FUEL RAIL/ OR INJECTORS. I RESEARCHED KIA RECALLS AND OTHER YEARS AND OTHER MODELS OF KIA'S WERE PART OF A SIMILAR RISK. I FEEL THAT THIS WAS A HUGE SAFETY RISK....LUCKILY MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE VERY CLOSE TO MY HOME, AND I WAS…
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…
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