2009 Kia Rondo Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Kia Rondo, 8% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 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.
“No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate . As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really matter to Kia as your customers . So very sad how the engines and fuel systems are on kias”
NHTSA complaint #11509628, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Rondo. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled and the power steering seized without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and it returned to normal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11034492, filed 2017-10, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10090972Sep 19, 2016Owner notification letter (sc135) - dear kia owner, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program regarding the…
- 10090970Sep 15, 2016Dealer parts & service manager memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign /…
- 10090969Sep 15, 2016Dealer principal memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer principals, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to…
- 10090943Sep 15, 2016Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (sc135) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Rondo
31 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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