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.
2009 Kia RondoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 72 owner complaints about the 2009 Kia Rondo, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Kia Rondo has problems
72 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Steering1 crash/fire/injury
14Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
9Service brakes
6Engine
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
5Power train
4Seat belts
4Fuel/propulsion system
148 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 1 |
| Air bags | 14 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 14 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 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
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.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 27 steering complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles21under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 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
2009 Kia Rondo safety ratings
2009 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 2009 Kia Rondo, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Rondo owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate. As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really…
EVERY TIME I GO THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE I LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY NUMEROUS TIMES, LASTS A FEW MINUTES AND THEN I REGAIN CONTROL OF STEERING. FORTUNATELY, IT'S HAPPENED ON MY STREET FOR THE MOST PART. LAST WEEK, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, I WAS ON A…
WHEN I DRIVE IN WET CONDITIONS, SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL IS INOPERABLE FOR A FEW SECONDS. I'VE SEEN MANY OTHER PEOPLE SAY THEY'VE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR VEHICLE AND KIA CLAIMS THAT THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. THIS…
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