2008 Kia Rondo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 23%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Kia Rondo, 23% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went to get rear tires put on my car and the mechanic noticed the fuel tank was leaking above the support on the drivers side. To replace the fuel tank is over 900 dollars, according to the dealer. I know this is a problem in the same area for rondos because a Kia mechanic told me that he just had one in that had a leak in the same exact area. Have not had it fixed yet due to the expense, even though its a safety risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10680822, filed 2015-02, 102,000 miles“It takes 2 or 3 attempts to start my car after getting gas. Recently, after getting gas, the car stalled while I was driving on a busy main road going approx 40mph. Today, the car stalled 2x while driving. Everything turned off, had to use the emergency brake to stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10677012, filed 2015-01, 100,000 miles“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“In 2010, check engine light came on. The vehicle would not restart after refueling. I would have to pump the gas before the car would restart and it would make sounds and the RPM will rev. I had a diagnosis performed by several mechanics but unable to detect what was causing the problem. Had guesstimates as to o2 sensors, fuel pump to canisters replacement. This has gone on since 2010. Currently, the car does not turn over on the first attempt after fueling. I took car in to the dealership and was told that I needed to replace the fuel pump assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493209, filed 2013-01, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V459000Sep 11, 2008Kia is recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 rondo lx and ex vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough…Covers: Kia Rondo 2008–2009
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Rondo
18 complaintsEngine
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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