2009 Kia Rondo Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Kia Rondo, 7% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 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.
“Complaint: I've had my car a little under 2 years, and I continuously have a problem with the brakes and steering. I've gotten my brakes fixed at least 4-5 times since I had the vehicle. It does not drive or brake correctly when cold but mostly when it's raining or wet outside. I don't know what to do about this issue. I'm afraid of my own vehicle when driving in rain, puddles, etc. Because it doesn't stop with urgency or stay in control when I go over even small puddles. ( I don't have an exact date, I just know it's happened multipleeee times while driving)”
NHTSA complaint #10943996, filed 2017-01, 125,000 miles“While driving in the rain, the steering wheel locks and the brake light and battery light come on. The car remains on. I could be driving straight or trying to turn. It lasts at least 10-30 seconds making it very dangerous to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11282781, filed 2019-11, 134,000 miles“The ESC light went to ESC off status. Tried to repair brake light switch. Brake light plunger stopper was broken. Cannot find replacement stopper of this type. Appears this is a completely different brake pedal assembly than original Rondo lx 2009. There was definitely a recall for this issue and we were not notified. Need assistance in making safety issue corrected. Park position can also slip out without applying the brake. Brake lights can stick on. Need assistance asap from Kia.”
NHTSA complaint #11288174, filed 2019-12, 90,000 miles“This model car has at least three headlights. I have replaced the main headlights now 4 times in the last 6 - 7 months. Now the transmission has locked up making it impossible to put the car into park or past neutral. The ESC off light will not go off. This issue has been observed on the 2007 model of this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10448553, filed 2012-02, 77,000 miles“While driving 30 MPH, through a puddle, the car lost all ability to steer. Power felt as if it shut off for approximately 1 minute. Not the first time this has happened. Can you please investigate or do recall for whatever parts need to be replaced???”
NHTSA complaint #10692564, filed 2015-03, 95,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Rondo
31 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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