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Kia RondoModel year report

2010 Kia Rondo Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
85,450miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Kia Rondo (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Kia Rondo. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and steering (4). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,450 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the control unit/module and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “During rain, I was driving slowly up to a stop light. The brake and battery lights started flashing on the dashboard. About a minute later, a loud screeching sound started from under the hood, and then the steering and brakes locked up for a few seconds. I regained the ability to turn the car, pulled it off the road and the screeching continued for another minute or two. It stopped when I parked my car. It is currently in the shop after I had it towed.”

NHTSA complaint #11016301, filed 2017-08, 110,000 miles

Electrical system: “During wet weather conditions the vehicle suddenly lost power steering, braking ability and the battery indicator lamp illuminated. This has happened about a dozen times. My wife, son, and daughter have experienced the same problem in the same type of weather conditions with this vehicle. The last time it happened to me while I was in the process of making a left turn, good thing I thought quick and grabbed the emergency brake or I would have had a head on collision cause of the loss of (power steering and braking ability). …”

NHTSA complaint #10714319, filed 2015-05, 53,238 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 2010 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The specifics of the failure were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed that there was no failure determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10663715, filed 2014-12, 85,000 miles

Air bags: “First problem, when the car is in motion the ecs light turns on and when while driving my Kia Rondo feels unstable like I am going to loose control of the stirring wheel. Second problem, when ever it rains my Kia will stall while in motion, loose power, engine lights come on and stops in the middle of any streets, highways or freeways and the steering wheel get so hard to turn the car to a safety place.”

NHTSA complaint #11290187, filed 2019-12

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,238 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2517%25–5017%50–7533%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 85,450 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Kia Rondo. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Rondo · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Kia Rondo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Rondo FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202722$3,050
Rondo FWD2.7L 6-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Kia Rondo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Rondo

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010985,4502—22—Not enough data
20097284,0002—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20089769,5003—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
200711768,7503—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Kia Rondo model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Kia Rondo have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Kia Rondo as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Kia Rondo is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2010 Kia Rondo been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Kia Rondo get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Kia Rondo (Rondo, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Kia Rondo reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,450 miles and the middle half falls between 53,238 and 100,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.