2008 Kia Rondo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Kia Rondo, 8% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I took vehicle in to private mechanic for wheel alignment. I was told that due to manufacturing quirk that one of the alignment adjustments to the wheels can not be accomplished. The dealer was unable to help either. I was told that a tire was improperly welded on upon manufacturing and a correct/appropriate alignment would not be possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10493214, filed 2013-01, 100,000 miles“I was driving my car..then all of a sudden it started raining..the steering went out the interior lights came on and the engine belt was making a awful noise! But what concerned me I could not control my car...I have look up the research of others complaining about the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #10897788, filed 2016-08, 89,000 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“Every time I went through a puddle, the parking brake/brake fluid light and the charging system warning light would come on. It also lost power steering while this happened. It lasted few moments. This happened with every puddle and even on the freeway when water splashed underneath!!”
NHTSA complaint #10725157, filed 2015-06, 83,000 miles“Severe vibration and shaking felt in steering wheel and seat while driving at speed over 50 MPH. Dealership has balanced wheels, resurfaced rotors, worked on brakes, and is still unable to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10278076, filed 2009-07, 20 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Rondo
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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