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.
2008 Kia RondoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 2008 Kia Rondo, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Kia Rondo has problems
97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
16Fuel/propulsion system
11Engine
11Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
11Structure1 crash/fire/injury
10Suspension
8Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
6Fuel system, gasoline
3612 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 18 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 3 |
| Structure | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 36 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPAIRMENT WHILE DRIVING COULD EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO THE RISK OF 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.
Best & worst years
2008 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
2008 Kia Rondo safety ratings
2008 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: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Kia Rondo, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Rondo owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WAS IN CAR ACCIDENT AT 55 MPH 3 CAR WRECK. IMPACT WITH REAR OF A PICK-UP TRUCK. AIR BAGS ALL FAILED TO DEPLOY. WAS ON HIGHWAY.
TAKATA RECALL-THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING FOR PASSENGER. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK FOR THE WINDOWS. AND ONE MORE THING. THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, SO YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DOORS.
AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT NOT WORKING. PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING CAME ON WHEN DRIVING EVEN THOUGH NO ONE SITTING IN SEAT. DEALER SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT AT FIRST. REPLACED SEAT BUT STILL PROBLEM. TURNED OUT TO BE MODULE UNDER DASH. COST ALMOST $1000 FOR MODULE.
Own a 2008 Rondo?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.