2008 Kia Rondo Exterior lighting Problems

“The brake lights on my 2008 Kia Rondo have not been working consistently. I have been told by several individuals who were driving behind me in the past few days that my brake lights are out . However, they did work when I checked at one point after the warning and then another driver told me the same thing. I replaced the lights and now they do not work at all. I have checked the fuses and the fuses have not blown. I have seen a recall for an earlier year Kia. The same thing is happening to my Kia. My Kia should be included in the recall . This could cause a serious crash. …”

“Vehicle was taken to premiere Kia of kenner, and also contacted kca/irvine 7:40am call; issue car sputters when gas pedal applied; car does not start after fueling, requires multiple starts; car stalled twice on hwy nov. 20, 2014 issues began. Kia dealer representative refused service of NHTSA campaign recall # 08v459000 recall date sept. 17, 2008, subsequently contacted Kia consumer affairs in irvine, ca. …”

“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that the stomp lamp switch malfunctioned and and as a result, none of the brake lights illuminated. In addition, the cruise control function would not disengage when activated and the ESC off warning light illuminated remained illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the stomp lamp switch malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 65,200. The approximate failure mileage was 65,100.”

“Headlights shine at a short angle down to the road with a distinct horizon line causing a very short visibility distance for night driving. The issue is not as bad in city driving where there is ambient light or street lights, but in the country, it is dangerous with hills, curves, and creatures of the night. Driving with lights on high-beam helps, but interferes with visibility of on-coming drivers.”