2008 Kia Rondo Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 11%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Kia Rondo, 11% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle reves up high when I start it and when I'm on the highway it would just cut off and there's gas fumes I smellinside my Kia, it also hesitates while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11383788, filed 2020-12, 187,025 miles“My check engine light is on. When I refuel my vehicle it has difficulty restarting. Over the course of the last couple months, it has started to stall. Looking at forums I found quite a few people with the same issue but no solutions. I have had my vehicle on a diagnostic machine and it comes back with an evap code. The codes have been cleared but come right back on. I see the fuel pump has been recalled, I have had my car since the fall of 2009 and to my knowledge I haven't had this repaired, but for some reason this does not show up when I do the recall search. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269343, filed 2019-10, 229,000 miles“I was at a red light and the car was started, the vehicle began to jerk violently with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. I did mention this issue when I had the next oil change and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure to my knowledge. No offer or any assistance was referred by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the mileage at the time was about 70,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493225, filed 2013-01, 70,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11110886, filed 2018-07, 65,000 miles“2008 Kia Rondo. Consumer writes in regards to gasket/ oil pan problems. The consumer stated during a routine oil change, he was informed there was a small leak in the oil pan gasket and it would be corrected during the next service, since the oil had already been changed. During the service, it was determined that the oil pan was porous and because the consumer was not the original owner, it would not be corrected and it was no longer covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10561998, filed 2014-01, 51,673 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Rondo
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Kia Rondo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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