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13V114000 Apr 1, 2013 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010...

12V014000 Jan 17, 2012 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHI...

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Nov 17, 2023 Service Brakes, Air 166,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 24 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately as intended. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where ...

Nov 17, 2023 Service Brakes, Air 166,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 24 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately as intended. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where ...

Sep 9, 2023 Structure

After hearing a popping in my front end for two days I took my car into my mechanic. He took a look at it and said he’d never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe. He said the metal was as thin as a few pieces of paper and there was rust. He ...

Sep 9, 2023 Suspension

After hearing a popping in my front end for two days I took my car into my mechanic. He took a look at it and said he’d never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe. He said the metal was as thin as a few pieces of paper and there was rust. He ...

Sep 9, 2023 Structure

After hearing a popping in my front end for two days I took my car into my mechanic. He took a look at it and said he’d never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe. He said the metal was as thin as a few pieces of paper and there was rust. He ...

Sep 9, 2023 Suspension

After hearing a popping in my front end for two days I took my car into my mechanic. He took a look at it and said he’d never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe. He said the metal was as thin as a few pieces of paper and there was rust. He ...

Dec 16, 2020 Engine 187,025 mi

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.

Dec 16, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 187,025 mi

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.

Dec 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 187,025 mi

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.

Dec 16, 2020 Engine 187,025 mi

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.

Dec 16, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 187,025 mi

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.

Dec 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 187,025 mi

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.

Nov 16, 2020 Engine

MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES.

Nov 16, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES.

Nov 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control

MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES.

Nov 16, 2020 Engine

MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES.

Nov 16, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES.

Nov 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control

MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES.

Aug 11, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS FUMES PERIODICALLY IN THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE, I EVEN SMELL IT WHEN MY VEHICLE IS PARKED AND WHEN I START MY VEHICLE IT HESITATES TO START AND I HAVE TO RESTART IT OVER.

Aug 11, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS FUMES PERIODICALLY IN THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE, I EVEN SMELL IT WHEN MY VEHICLE IS PARKED AND WHEN I START MY VEHICLE IT HESITATES TO START AND I HAVE TO RESTART IT OVER.

Nov 8, 2019 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

WAS IN CAR ACCIDENT AT 55 MPH 3 CAR WRECK. IMPACT WITH REAR OF A PICK-UP TRUCK. AIR BAGS ALL FAILED TO DEPLOY. WAS ON HIGHWAY.

Nov 8, 2019 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

WAS IN CAR ACCIDENT AT 55 MPH 3 CAR WRECK. IMPACT WITH REAR OF A PICK-UP TRUCK. AIR BAGS ALL FAILED TO DEPLOY. WAS ON HIGHWAY.

Oct 18, 2019 Engine 229,000 mi

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...

Oct 18, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 229,000 mi

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...

Oct 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 229,000 mi

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...

Oct 18, 2019 Engine 229,000 mi

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...

Oct 18, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 229,000 mi

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...

Oct 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 229,000 mi

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...

Oct 9, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. A PASSERBY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP OR ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE FAILED. THE PASSERBY BANGED ON THE FUEL TAN...

Oct 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. A PASSERBY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP OR ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE FAILED. THE PASSERBY BANGED ON THE FUEL TAN...

Oct 9, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. A PASSERBY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP OR ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE FAILED. THE PASSERBY BANGED ON THE FUEL TAN...

Oct 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. A PASSERBY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP OR ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE FAILED. THE PASSERBY BANGED ON THE FUEL TAN...

Sep 22, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 75,182 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY RESULTING IN NOT ENOUGH FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. POOR ENGINE STARTING AND ENGINE HESITATION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE OF THIS.

Sep 22, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 75,182 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY RESULTING IN NOT ENOUGH FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. POOR ENGINE STARTING AND ENGINE HESITATION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE OF THIS.

May 28, 2019 Suspension 112,500 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 KIA RONDO FOR THE ANNUAL WV STATE INSPECTION TODAY. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BROKEN FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING. HE SAID THAT THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF THE SPRING SHOULD POP OUT OF IT'S NORMAL POSITION. HE SAID THAT THE END OF THE SPRING COULD RUPTURE THE TIR...

May 28, 2019 Suspension 112,500 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 KIA RONDO FOR THE ANNUAL WV STATE INSPECTION TODAY. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BROKEN FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING. HE SAID THAT THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF THE SPRING SHOULD POP OUT OF IT'S NORMAL POSITION. HE SAID THAT THE END OF THE SPRING COULD RUPTURE THE TIR...

Mar 6, 2019 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING FOR PASSENGER. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK FOR THE WINDOWS. AND ONE MORE THING. THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, SO YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DOORS.

Mar 6, 2019 Structure 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING FOR PASSENGER. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK FOR THE WINDOWS. AND ONE MORE THING. THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, SO YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DOORS.

Mar 6, 2019 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING FOR PASSENGER. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK FOR THE WINDOWS. AND ONE MORE THING. THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, SO YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DOORS.

Mar 6, 2019 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING FOR PASSENGER. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK FOR THE WINDOWS. AND ONE MORE THING. THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, SO YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DOORS.

Mar 6, 2019 Structure 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING FOR PASSENGER. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK FOR THE WINDOWS. AND ONE MORE THING. THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, SO YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DOORS.

Mar 6, 2019 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING FOR PASSENGER. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK FOR THE WINDOWS. AND ONE MORE THING. THE HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, SO YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DOORS.

Jan 26, 2019 Suspension 149,483 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I PURCHASED MY 2008 KIA RONDO EX AT WHITE BEAR MITSUBISHI ON NOV. 20. 2018 . & DROVE IT FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS . I WAS BACKING OUT OG PARKING SPACE & I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & A BANG & MY KIA STOPPED ON THE SPOT . I GOT OUT TO LOOK WHAT HAPPENED & MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETEL...

Jan 26, 2019 Wheels 149,483 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I PURCHASED MY 2008 KIA RONDO EX AT WHITE BEAR MITSUBISHI ON NOV. 20. 2018 . & DROVE IT FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS . I WAS BACKING OUT OG PARKING SPACE & I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & A BANG & MY KIA STOPPED ON THE SPOT . I GOT OUT TO LOOK WHAT HAPPENED & MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETEL...

Jan 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 149,483 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I PURCHASED MY 2008 KIA RONDO EX AT WHITE BEAR MITSUBISHI ON NOV. 20. 2018 . & DROVE IT FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS . I WAS BACKING OUT OG PARKING SPACE & I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & A BANG & MY KIA STOPPED ON THE SPOT . I GOT OUT TO LOOK WHAT HAPPENED & MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETEL...

Jan 26, 2019 Suspension 149,483 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I PURCHASED MY 2008 KIA RONDO EX AT WHITE BEAR MITSUBISHI ON NOV. 20. 2018 . & DROVE IT FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS . I WAS BACKING OUT OG PARKING SPACE & I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & A BANG & MY KIA STOPPED ON THE SPOT . I GOT OUT TO LOOK WHAT HAPPENED & MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETEL...

Jan 26, 2019 Wheels 149,483 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I PURCHASED MY 2008 KIA RONDO EX AT WHITE BEAR MITSUBISHI ON NOV. 20. 2018 . & DROVE IT FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS . I WAS BACKING OUT OG PARKING SPACE & I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & A BANG & MY KIA STOPPED ON THE SPOT . I GOT OUT TO LOOK WHAT HAPPENED & MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETEL...

Jan 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 149,483 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I PURCHASED MY 2008 KIA RONDO EX AT WHITE BEAR MITSUBISHI ON NOV. 20. 2018 . & DROVE IT FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS . I WAS BACKING OUT OG PARKING SPACE & I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & A BANG & MY KIA STOPPED ON THE SPOT . I GOT OUT TO LOOK WHAT HAPPENED & MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETEL...

Sep 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

TODAY 9/15/2018 APPROX. 3PM I HAD THE MOST FRIGHTENING NERVE WRECKING EXPERIENCE WITH MY KIA RONDO 2008. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE SLOWING DOWN GOING INTO THE PARKING SPACE ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR ACCELERATED JUMPED THE MEDIAN MISSING THE CAR ON MY LEFT AND MISS...

Sep 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

TODAY 9/15/2018 APPROX. 3PM I HAD THE MOST FRIGHTENING NERVE WRECKING EXPERIENCE WITH MY KIA RONDO 2008. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE SLOWING DOWN GOING INTO THE PARKING SPACE ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR ACCELERATED JUMPED THE MEDIAN MISSING THE CAR ON MY LEFT AND MISS...

Aug 15, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 116,087 mi

SMELLED GAS AND LOOKED UNDER CAR AND SAW GAS LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK AREA. CAN NOT DRIVE CAR DUE TO GAS LEAK AND SAFETY ISSUE.

Aug 15, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 116,087 mi

SMELLED GAS AND LOOKED UNDER CAR AND SAW GAS LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK AREA. CAN NOT DRIVE CAR DUE TO GAS LEAK AND SAFETY ISSUE.

Jul 11, 2018 Structure 65,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2018 Engine 65,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2018 Steering 65,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2018 Structure 65,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2018 Engine 65,000 mi

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...

Jul 11, 2018 Steering 65,000 mi

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...

Jul 10, 2018 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Jul 10, 2018 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

May 8, 2018 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KIA DULUTH (1701 W MICHIGAN ST #2, DULUTH, MN 55806), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM I...

May 8, 2018 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KIA DULUTH (1701 W MICHIGAN ST #2, DULUTH, MN 55806), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM I...

Mar 27, 2018 Air Bags 105,800 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT NOT WORKING. PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING CAME ON WHEN DRIVING EVEN THOUGH NO ONE SITTING IN SEAT. DEALER SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT AT FIRST. REPLACED SEAT BUT STILL PROBLEM. TURNED OUT TO BE MODULE UNDER DASH. COST ALMOST $1000 FOR MODUL...

Mar 27, 2018 Air Bags 105,800 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT NOT WORKING. PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING CAME ON WHEN DRIVING EVEN THOUGH NO ONE SITTING IN SEAT. DEALER SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT AT FIRST. REPLACED SEAT BUT STILL PROBLEM. TURNED OUT TO BE MODULE UNDER DASH. COST ALMOST $1000 FOR MODUL...

Oct 30, 2017 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

THE "ESC OFF" LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND MY MECHANIC COULD NOT TURN IT OFF. SOMETIMES, AFTER EMERGING FROM A 90-DEGREE TURN (I.E., AT AN INTERSECTION), THE CAR'S BRAKES WILL SUDDENLY ENGAGE ON THEIR OWN (AND USUALLY "PUMP"), RENDERING THE ACCELERATOR INOPERABLE AND THE BRAKES ...

Oct 30, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 103,000 mi

THE "ESC OFF" LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND MY MECHANIC COULD NOT TURN IT OFF. SOMETIMES, AFTER EMERGING FROM A 90-DEGREE TURN (I.E., AT AN INTERSECTION), THE CAR'S BRAKES WILL SUDDENLY ENGAGE ON THEIR OWN (AND USUALLY "PUMP"), RENDERING THE ACCELERATOR INOPERABLE AND THE BRAKES ...

Oct 30, 2017 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

THE "ESC OFF" LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND MY MECHANIC COULD NOT TURN IT OFF. SOMETIMES, AFTER EMERGING FROM A 90-DEGREE TURN (I.E., AT AN INTERSECTION), THE CAR'S BRAKES WILL SUDDENLY ENGAGE ON THEIR OWN (AND USUALLY "PUMP"), RENDERING THE ACCELERATOR INOPERABLE AND THE BRAKES ...

Oct 30, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 103,000 mi

THE "ESC OFF" LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND MY MECHANIC COULD NOT TURN IT OFF. SOMETIMES, AFTER EMERGING FROM A 90-DEGREE TURN (I.E., AT AN INTERSECTION), THE CAR'S BRAKES WILL SUDDENLY ENGAGE ON THEIR OWN (AND USUALLY "PUMP"), RENDERING THE ACCELERATOR INOPERABLE AND THE BRAKES ...

Oct 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, OUR KIA RONDO DECIDES TO ACT LIKE IT STALLS OUT PUTTING ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ON AND LOOSING CONTROL OVER THE STEERING. SERPENTINE BELT SCREECHES AND ALL COMES BACK LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THIS CONDITION ONLY HAPPENS IN THE RAIN. WE REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT AND IT WAS OK ...

Oct 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, OUR KIA RONDO DECIDES TO ACT LIKE IT STALLS OUT PUTTING ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ON AND LOOSING CONTROL OVER THE STEERING. SERPENTINE BELT SCREECHES AND ALL COMES BACK LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THIS CONDITION ONLY HAPPENS IN THE RAIN. WE REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT AND IT WAS OK ...

Jan 5, 2017 Air Bags 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

Jan 5, 2017 Air Bags 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

Sep 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING 70MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY SUNROOF HAD FLOWN OFF AND TOOK THE SLIDING DOOR WITH IT. THERE WAS A CAR BEHIND ME BUT LUCKILY FAR ENOUGH BACK TO SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME. I CHECKED TO SEE WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED IT AND I SAW THAT, WHAT ...

Sep 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING 70MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY SUNROOF HAD FLOWN OFF AND TOOK THE SLIDING DOOR WITH IT. THERE WAS A CAR BEHIND ME BUT LUCKILY FAR ENOUGH BACK TO SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME. I CHECKED TO SEE WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED IT AND I SAW THAT, WHAT ...

Sep 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, IT HESITATED TO START AND STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS ...

Sep 1, 2016 Tires 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, IT HESITATED TO START AND STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS ...

Sep 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, IT HESITATED TO START AND STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS ...

Sep 1, 2016 Tires 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, IT HESITATED TO START AND STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS ...

Aug 22, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 89,000 mi

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

Aug 22, 2016 Electrical System 89,000 mi

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

Aug 22, 2016 Steering 89,000 mi

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

Aug 22, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 89,000 mi

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

Aug 22, 2016 Electrical System 89,000 mi

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

Aug 22, 2016 Steering 89,000 mi

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

Jun 13, 2016 Engine

DID OIL CHANGE REGULARLY, IT HAS 905908 MILES, WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME PULLED OVER, LOOK AND NO OIL STOP , STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND BOUGHT OIL,ADDED OIL TO CAR, THEN MAKING NOISE TO IT TO DEALER AND NEEDS A NEW ENGINE , TOOK CAR HOME , ON WAY OIL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN LOOK AND NO OIL, DOESN'...

Jun 13, 2016 Engine

DID OIL CHANGE REGULARLY, IT HAS 905908 MILES, WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME PULLED OVER, LOOK AND NO OIL STOP , STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND BOUGHT OIL,ADDED OIL TO CAR, THEN MAKING NOISE TO IT TO DEALER AND NEEDS A NEW ENGINE , TOOK CAR HOME , ON WAY OIL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN LOOK AND NO OIL, DOESN'...

Mar 2, 2016 Structure 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED AFTER THE WATER DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPLASH GUARDS...

Mar 2, 2016 Steering 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED AFTER THE WATER DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPLASH GUARDS...

Mar 2, 2016 Structure 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED AFTER THE WATER DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPLASH GUARDS...

Mar 2, 2016 Steering 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED AFTER THE WATER DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPLASH GUARDS...

Feb 10, 2016 Air Bags 163,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,500.

Feb 10, 2016 Air Bags 163,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,500.

Jan 12, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Jan 12, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Dec 29, 2015 Air Bags 77,800 mi

BROUGHT MY CAR TO KIA DEALERSHIP UPON RE-CALL 6/2012 TO REPLACE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY. 12/28/2015 - BROUGHT CAR TO SAME KIA DEALERSHIP AND FOUND THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON. CALLED KIA SAME DAY TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THE ASSEMB...

Dec 29, 2015 Air Bags 77,800 mi

BROUGHT MY CAR TO KIA DEALERSHIP UPON RE-CALL 6/2012 TO REPLACE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY. 12/28/2015 - BROUGHT CAR TO SAME KIA DEALERSHIP AND FOUND THAT THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SINCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON. CALLED KIA SAME DAY TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THE ASSEMB...

Dec 19, 2015 Air Bags 62,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT VEHICLE AIRBAGS TO KNOW IF MY PROBLEM IS PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL. HOWEVER, I'VE LEARNED THAT KIA DID ISSUE A RECALL FOR AN AIRBAG PROBLEM WITH THE RONDO (# SC094). UNAWARE OF THIS RECALL, I BROUGHT MY KIA TO THE KIA DEALER WHEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATE...

Dec 19, 2015 Air Bags 62,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT VEHICLE AIRBAGS TO KNOW IF MY PROBLEM IS PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL. HOWEVER, I'VE LEARNED THAT KIA DID ISSUE A RECALL FOR AN AIRBAG PROBLEM WITH THE RONDO (# SC094). UNAWARE OF THIS RECALL, I BROUGHT MY KIA TO THE KIA DEALER WHEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATE...

Sep 30, 2015 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS...

Sep 30, 2015 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 21, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

WHILE STARTING THE CAR, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES , LUCKY NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED. ALSO SOMETIMES, THE VEHICLE STALLS, STEERING DOESNT MOVE, BRAKES ARE JAMMED. ONCE I SHUT THE CAR AND RESTART AGAIN, IT SOMETIME WORK NORMALLY.

Aug 21, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

WHILE STARTING THE CAR, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES , LUCKY NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED. ALSO SOMETIMES, THE VEHICLE STALLS, STEERING DOESNT MOVE, BRAKES ARE JAMMED. ONCE I SHUT THE CAR AND RESTART AGAIN, IT SOMETIME WORK NORMALLY.

Jun 14, 2015 Steering 83,000 mi

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!!

Jun 14, 2015 Electrical System 83,000 mi

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!!

Jun 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 83,000 mi

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!!

Jun 14, 2015 Steering 83,000 mi

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!!

Jun 14, 2015 Electrical System 83,000 mi

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!!

Jun 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 83,000 mi

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!!

Jun 3, 2015 Electrical System Crash 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ABILITY TO STEER SEIZED. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER...

Jun 3, 2015 Steering Crash 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ABILITY TO STEER SEIZED. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER...

Jun 3, 2015 Electrical System Crash 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ABILITY TO STEER SEIZED. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER...

Jun 3, 2015 Steering Crash 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ABILITY TO STEER SEIZED. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER...

May 30, 2015 Suspension 58,658 mi

COMING BACK FROM WISCONSIN THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BUSTED AND SHREDDED THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWING IT OUT TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD SEEN ON THE INTERNET THAT HYUNDIES AND KIA WERE NOTED FOR THERE DEFECTIIVE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND POSSI...

May 30, 2015 Wheels 58,658 mi

COMING BACK FROM WISCONSIN THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BUSTED AND SHREDDED THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWING IT OUT TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD SEEN ON THE INTERNET THAT HYUNDIES AND KIA WERE NOTED FOR THERE DEFECTIIVE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND POSSI...

May 30, 2015 Suspension 58,658 mi

COMING BACK FROM WISCONSIN THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BUSTED AND SHREDDED THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWING IT OUT TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD SEEN ON THE INTERNET THAT HYUNDIES AND KIA WERE NOTED FOR THERE DEFECTIIVE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND POSSI...

May 30, 2015 Wheels 58,658 mi

COMING BACK FROM WISCONSIN THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BUSTED AND SHREDDED THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWING IT OUT TRAVELING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD SEEN ON THE INTERNET THAT HYUNDIES AND KIA WERE NOTED FOR THERE DEFECTIIVE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND POSSI...

Mar 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,900 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN I STARTED TO BACK UP TO STRAIGHTEN MYSELF UP SO THAT I COULD PULL STRAIGHT UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WAS STUCK CAUSING ME TO ACCELERATE AT ABOUT 60MPH. MY CAR WENT OVER A TREE STUMP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE NEIG...

Mar 18, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 8,900 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN I STARTED TO BACK UP TO STRAIGHTEN MYSELF UP SO THAT I COULD PULL STRAIGHT UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WAS STUCK CAUSING ME TO ACCELERATE AT ABOUT 60MPH. MY CAR WENT OVER A TREE STUMP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE NEIG...

Mar 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,900 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN I STARTED TO BACK UP TO STRAIGHTEN MYSELF UP SO THAT I COULD PULL STRAIGHT UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WAS STUCK CAUSING ME TO ACCELERATE AT ABOUT 60MPH. MY CAR WENT OVER A TREE STUMP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE NEIG...

Mar 18, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 8,900 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN I STARTED TO BACK UP TO STRAIGHTEN MYSELF UP SO THAT I COULD PULL STRAIGHT UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WAS STUCK CAUSING ME TO ACCELERATE AT ABOUT 60MPH. MY CAR WENT OVER A TREE STUMP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE NEIG...

Feb 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 102,000 mi

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 O...

Feb 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 102,000 mi

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 O...

Jan 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

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. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

FUEL PAN RUSTED OUT. VALVOLINE WOULD NOT SERVICE THE CAR UNTIL THE OIL PAN WAS REPLACED. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

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. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

FUEL PAN RUSTED OUT. VALVOLINE WOULD NOT SERVICE THE CAR UNTIL THE OIL PAN WAS REPLACED. *TR

Jan 5, 2015 Engine 99,600 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON MY KIA, AN AUTO MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY OIL PAN HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND ENGINE OIL WAS SEEPING THROUGH THE METAL. THE COST OF PARTS AND LABOR FOR A REPLACEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY $250. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE AUTO REPAIR GARAGE STATED THAT IN HIS E...

Jan 5, 2015 Structure 99,600 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON MY KIA, AN AUTO MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY OIL PAN HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND ENGINE OIL WAS SEEPING THROUGH THE METAL. THE COST OF PARTS AND LABOR FOR A REPLACEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY $250. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE AUTO REPAIR GARAGE STATED THAT IN HIS E...

Jan 5, 2015 Engine 99,600 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON MY KIA, AN AUTO MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY OIL PAN HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND ENGINE OIL WAS SEEPING THROUGH THE METAL. THE COST OF PARTS AND LABOR FOR A REPLACEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY $250. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE AUTO REPAIR GARAGE STATED THAT IN HIS E...

Jan 5, 2015 Structure 99,600 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON MY KIA, AN AUTO MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY OIL PAN HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND ENGINE OIL WAS SEEPING THROUGH THE METAL. THE COST OF PARTS AND LABOR FOR A REPLACEMENT IS APPROXIMATELY $250. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE AUTO REPAIR GARAGE STATED THAT IN HIS E...

Dec 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 28, 2014 Air Bags 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 28, 2014 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 28, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 28, 2014 Air Bags 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 28, 2014 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 28, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIERE KIA OF KENNER, AND ALSO CONTACTED KCA/IRVINE 7:40AM CALL; ISSUE CAR SPUTTERS WHEN GAS PEDAL APPLIED; CAR DOES NOT START AFTER FUELING, REQUIRES MULTIPLE STARTS; CAR STALLED TWICE ON HWY NOV. 20, 2014 ISSUES BEGAN. KIA DEALER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED SERVICE OF NHTSA CA...

Dec 24, 2014 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE HEAD, THE EYE, AND THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION....

Dec 24, 2014 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE HEAD, THE EYE, AND THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION....

Dec 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

AFTER SMELLING A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN OUR GARAGE, WE TOOK OUR KIA RONDO TO FIRESTONE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY FOUND THAT A SEAM ON THE GAS TANK HAD SEPARATED AND THERE WAS RUST IN THE AREA THAT THEY BELIEVED WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT APPLIED TO OUR ROADS DURING THE WINTERS WE HAVE HAD THE ...

Dec 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

AFTER SMELLING A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN OUR GARAGE, WE TOOK OUR KIA RONDO TO FIRESTONE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY FOUND THAT A SEAM ON THE GAS TANK HAD SEPARATED AND THERE WAS RUST IN THE AREA THAT THEY BELIEVED WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT APPLIED TO OUR ROADS DURING THE WINTERS WE HAVE HAD THE ...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, OUR KIA RONDO HAS EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT AFFECTS OUR POWER STEERING AND OUR DASHBOARD LIGHTS. THESE HAVE ALL OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. WE DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE IN THE ROAD AND OUR POWER STEERING FAILED. AT THE SAME TIME OUR SEATBELT LIGHT B...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, OUR KIA RONDO HAS EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT AFFECTS OUR POWER STEERING AND OUR DASHBOARD LIGHTS. THESE HAVE ALL OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. WE DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE IN THE ROAD AND OUR POWER STEERING FAILED. AT THE SAME TIME OUR SEATBELT LIGHT B...

Nov 16, 2014 Wheels 64,328 mi

DRIVING CAR ON FREEWAY AND A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE LEFT WHEEL. SLOW DOWN NOISE LOWER BUT NOT HAS STOP. REPAIR MAN SAYS I NEED WHEEL BEARINGS. I WONDER IF THERE WERE A RECALL FOR THE WHEEL BEARINGS THAT I DON'T KNOW ABOUT . HAS THERE BE AN A TECH SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED ON THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM? I...

Nov 16, 2014 Wheels 64,328 mi

DRIVING CAR ON FREEWAY AND A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE LEFT WHEEL. SLOW DOWN NOISE LOWER BUT NOT HAS STOP. REPAIR MAN SAYS I NEED WHEEL BEARINGS. I WONDER IF THERE WERE A RECALL FOR THE WHEEL BEARINGS THAT I DON'T KNOW ABOUT . HAS THERE BE AN A TECH SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED ON THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM? I...

Oct 18, 2014 Structure 61,000 mi

BOTH REAR DOOR HANDLES PART BROKE AND HAD NO WAY OF GETTING IN OR OUT. IT'S THE PART INSIDE THE DOOR. *TR

Oct 18, 2014 Structure 61,000 mi

BOTH REAR DOOR HANDLES PART BROKE AND HAD NO WAY OF GETTING IN OR OUT. IT'S THE PART INSIDE THE DOOR. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Suspension 111,000 mi

LAST WEEK WENT IN TO GET NEW TIRES AND MECHANIC BROUGHT TO ME 2 LARGE PIECES OF BOTH MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THEY HAD BROKEN OFF BUT LUCKILY NOT IN A WAY THAT WOULD PUNCTURE THE TIRES. BOTH SHOWED RUST ON THE END OF THE SPRINGS WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT WAS A FAILURE OF THE METAL. THEY WILL COST M...

Aug 4, 2014 Suspension 111,000 mi

LAST WEEK WENT IN TO GET NEW TIRES AND MECHANIC BROUGHT TO ME 2 LARGE PIECES OF BOTH MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THEY HAD BROKEN OFF BUT LUCKILY NOT IN A WAY THAT WOULD PUNCTURE THE TIRES. BOTH SHOWED RUST ON THE END OF THE SPRINGS WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT WAS A FAILURE OF THE METAL. THEY WILL COST M...

Jul 13, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 95,423 mi

KIA; THERE IS A STRONG CONCERN ABOUT THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE INSIDE THE DOORS THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND I THINK COULD BE CHANGED TO A PULL SYSTEM TO OPEN THE DOORS, I HAVE 2 OF THEM THAT HAVE NOT WORKED SINCE LAST JULY 2012 AND I HAD ONE THAT THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON AND YOU COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR FR...

Jul 13, 2014 Structure 95,423 mi

KIA; THERE IS A STRONG CONCERN ABOUT THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE INSIDE THE DOORS THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND I THINK COULD BE CHANGED TO A PULL SYSTEM TO OPEN THE DOORS, I HAVE 2 OF THEM THAT HAVE NOT WORKED SINCE LAST JULY 2012 AND I HAD ONE THAT THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON AND YOU COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR FR...

Jul 13, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 95,423 mi

KIA; THERE IS A STRONG CONCERN ABOUT THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE INSIDE THE DOORS THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND I THINK COULD BE CHANGED TO A PULL SYSTEM TO OPEN THE DOORS, I HAVE 2 OF THEM THAT HAVE NOT WORKED SINCE LAST JULY 2012 AND I HAD ONE THAT THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON AND YOU COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR FR...

Jul 13, 2014 Structure 95,423 mi

KIA; THERE IS A STRONG CONCERN ABOUT THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE INSIDE THE DOORS THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND I THINK COULD BE CHANGED TO A PULL SYSTEM TO OPEN THE DOORS, I HAVE 2 OF THEM THAT HAVE NOT WORKED SINCE LAST JULY 2012 AND I HAD ONE THAT THE CHILD LOCK WAS ON AND YOU COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR FR...

May 5, 2014 Structure Crash 33,122 mi

HUSBAND DRIVING , CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY, HE HIT BRAKES , BRAKES FAILED, AND REAR ENDED CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT. 1 OR 2 PEOPLE INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. WE ARE SORE, BUT WILL SURVIVE. WAS RECALL ON PART THAT WAS REPLACED ,FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ...

May 5, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 33,122 mi

HUSBAND DRIVING , CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY, HE HIT BRAKES , BRAKES FAILED, AND REAR ENDED CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT. 1 OR 2 PEOPLE INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. WE ARE SORE, BUT WILL SURVIVE. WAS RECALL ON PART THAT WAS REPLACED ,FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ...

May 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 33,122 mi

HUSBAND DRIVING , CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY, HE HIT BRAKES , BRAKES FAILED, AND REAR ENDED CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT. 1 OR 2 PEOPLE INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. WE ARE SORE, BUT WILL SURVIVE. WAS RECALL ON PART THAT WAS REPLACED ,FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ...

May 5, 2014 Structure Crash 33,122 mi

HUSBAND DRIVING , CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY, HE HIT BRAKES , BRAKES FAILED, AND REAR ENDED CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT. 1 OR 2 PEOPLE INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. WE ARE SORE, BUT WILL SURVIVE. WAS RECALL ON PART THAT WAS REPLACED ,FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ...

May 5, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 33,122 mi

HUSBAND DRIVING , CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY, HE HIT BRAKES , BRAKES FAILED, AND REAR ENDED CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT. 1 OR 2 PEOPLE INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. WE ARE SORE, BUT WILL SURVIVE. WAS RECALL ON PART THAT WAS REPLACED ,FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ...

May 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 33,122 mi

HUSBAND DRIVING , CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY, HE HIT BRAKES , BRAKES FAILED, AND REAR ENDED CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT, WHO THEN HIT CAR IN FRONT. 1 OR 2 PEOPLE INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. WE ARE SORE, BUT WILL SURVIVE. WAS RECALL ON PART THAT WAS REPLACED ,FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ...

Apr 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT TWO NEW DOOR LATCHES MUST BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE...

Apr 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT TWO NEW DOOR LATCHES MUST BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE...

Jan 30, 2014 Engine 64,753 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ASSOCIATED WITH CVVT ASSEMBLE/TIMING AND THE COMPUTER IN THE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Engine 61,003 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE TIMING/ COMPUTER BEING IMPACTED INSTANCE HAPPEN JUNE 19, 2013 CAR FAILED NJ INSPECTION COST TO REPAIR $782.85. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Power Train 61,003 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE TIMING/ COMPUTER BEING IMPACTED INSTANCE HAPPEN JUNE 19, 2013 CAR FAILED NJ INSPECTION COST TO REPAIR $782.85. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Engine 64,753 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ASSOCIATED WITH CVVT ASSEMBLE/TIMING AND THE COMPUTER IN THE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Engine 61,003 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE TIMING/ COMPUTER BEING IMPACTED INSTANCE HAPPEN JUNE 19, 2013 CAR FAILED NJ INSPECTION COST TO REPAIR $782.85. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Power Train 61,003 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE TIMING/ COMPUTER BEING IMPACTED INSTANCE HAPPEN JUNE 19, 2013 CAR FAILED NJ INSPECTION COST TO REPAIR $782.85. *TR

Jan 27, 2014 Engine 51,673 mi

2008 KIA RONDO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GASKET/ OIL PAN PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, HE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK IN THE OIL PAN GASKET AND IT WOULD BE CORRECTED DURING THE NEXT SERVICE, SINCE THE OIL HAD ALREADY BEEN CHANGED. DURING THE SERVICE,...

Jan 27, 2014 Engine 51,673 mi

2008 KIA RONDO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GASKET/ OIL PAN PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, HE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK IN THE OIL PAN GASKET AND IT WOULD BE CORRECTED DURING THE NEXT SERVICE, SINCE THE OIL HAD ALREADY BEEN CHANGED. DURING THE SERVICE,...

Dec 12, 2013 Service Brakes 33,122 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE D...

Dec 12, 2013 Service Brakes 33,122 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE D...

Dec 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 63,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A POWER CABLE UNIT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT HAND. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

Dec 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 63,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A POWER CABLE UNIT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT HAND. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...

Apr 29, 2013 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS BROADSIDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE AIR BAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE POPPED OFF AND HIT ME (THE DRIVER) IN THE HEAD. THE AIR BAGS ON THE FRONT AND BACK PASSENGER'S SIDE FELL OUT BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. THE AIR BAGS WERE L...

Apr 29, 2013 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS BROADSIDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE AIR BAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE POPPED OFF AND HIT ME (THE DRIVER) IN THE HEAD. THE AIR BAGS ON THE FRONT AND BACK PASSENGER'S SIDE FELL OUT BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. THE AIR BAGS WERE L...

Feb 4, 2013 Air Bags 65,464 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR WHERE THE OTHER AIR BAG LIGHT CAR FLASHING. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG CENSOR IN THE SEAT TRACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM NONE OF MY AIR BAGS WORK. I AM CONCERNED SINCE ...

Feb 4, 2013 Air Bags 65,464 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR WHERE THE OTHER AIR BAG LIGHT CAR FLASHING. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG CENSOR IN THE SEAT TRACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM NONE OF MY AIR BAGS WORK. I AM CONCERNED SINCE ...

Jan 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

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 GUESSTI...

Jan 16, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

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/AP...

Jan 16, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

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/AP...

Jan 16, 2013 Equipment

EQUIPMENT: AIR CONDITIONER AS WARM WEATHER IN MARYLAND ENDED (2011) I NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. LAST YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER I RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE DIAGNOSIS, BUT I WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL PRIVATE MECHANICS THAT THE C...

Jan 16, 2013 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN 2 SEPARATE VEHICLE COLLISIONS IN MY 2008 KIA RONDO ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. I WAS SITTING IN THE STOPPED VEHICLE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED UPON IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO...

Jan 16, 2013 Suspension 90,000 mi

PART: SWAY BARS I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE SPARE TIRE LOOSE. HAD IT CHECKED IT WAS TIGHT. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BAR UNDER THE HOOD, THE ARM THAT HOLDS THE HOOD UP. CHECKED IT AND IT WAS PROPERLY CLIPPED. I HAD THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY A P...

Jan 16, 2013 Engine 70,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. I DID MENTION THIS ISSUE WHEN I HAD THE NEXT OIL CHANGE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR...

Jan 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

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 GUESSTI...

Jan 16, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

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/AP...

Jan 16, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

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/AP...

Jan 16, 2013 Equipment

EQUIPMENT: AIR CONDITIONER AS WARM WEATHER IN MARYLAND ENDED (2011) I NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. LAST YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER I RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE DIAGNOSIS, BUT I WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL PRIVATE MECHANICS THAT THE C...

Jan 16, 2013 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN 2 SEPARATE VEHICLE COLLISIONS IN MY 2008 KIA RONDO ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. I WAS SITTING IN THE STOPPED VEHICLE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR/REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED UPON IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO...

Jan 16, 2013 Suspension 90,000 mi

PART: SWAY BARS I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE SPARE TIRE LOOSE. HAD IT CHECKED IT WAS TIGHT. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BAR UNDER THE HOOD, THE ARM THAT HOLDS THE HOOD UP. CHECKED IT AND IT WAS PROPERLY CLIPPED. I HAD THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY A P...

Jan 16, 2013 Engine 70,000 mi

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. I DID MENTION THIS ISSUE WHEN I HAD THE NEXT OIL CHANGE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR...

Dec 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 13,378 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK FOR THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Dec 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 13,378 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK FOR THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO...

Nov 9, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 71,000 mi

IN SEPTEMBER 2011, 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 A SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO SUCK UP GAS THROUGH A STRAW THAT HAD A HOLE IN IT. I HAD A FUEL INJECTION FLUSH AND DYE ADDED BUT...

Nov 9, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 71,000 mi

IN SEPTEMBER 2011, 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 A SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO SUCK UP GAS THROUGH A STRAW THAT HAD A HOLE IN IT. I HAD A FUEL INJECTION FLUSH AND DYE ADDED BUT...

Oct 10, 2012 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN THE PARKED VEHICLE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RE...

Oct 10, 2012 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN THE PARKED VEHICLE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RE...

Sep 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

2008 KIA RONDO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE PART *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH A DEFECTIVE VALVE ON THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HA...

Sep 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

2008 KIA RONDO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE PART *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH A DEFECTIVE VALVE ON THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HA...

Aug 18, 2012 Suspension 42,000 mi

I RECENTLY TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO MANUFACTURING QUIRK THAT ONE OF THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE REAR WHEELS CAN NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HELP EITHER. I WAS TOLD THAT A SPECIALTY ALIGNMENT SHOP MIGHT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT AND PARTS...

Aug 18, 2012 Suspension 42,000 mi

I RECENTLY TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO MANUFACTURING QUIRK THAT ONE OF THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE REAR WHEELS CAN NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HELP EITHER. I WAS TOLD THAT A SPECIALTY ALIGNMENT SHOP MIGHT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT AND PARTS...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO, FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WHEN I GET GAS. IT IS THE 2.7L ENGINE AND WHEN I STOP TO GET GAS IT WON'T START. I HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS TO GET IT TO CRANK AND THEN HAVE TO HOLD IT DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL STAY CRANKED. IF I DO NOT KEE...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO, FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WHEN I GET GAS. IT IS THE 2.7L ENGINE AND WHEN I STOP TO GET GAS IT WON'T START. I HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS TO GET IT TO CRANK AND THEN HAVE TO HOLD IT DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL STAY CRANKED. IF I DO NOT KEE...

Jul 17, 2012 Equipment

AS WARM WEATHER IN KENTUCKY ENDED (2011) WE NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. THIS YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WE RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE RADIATOR FLUSHED AND COOLANT PUT IN. THEN FREON WAS ADDED. THAT'S WHEN THE VERDICT CAME...

Jul 17, 2012 Visibility

AS WARM WEATHER IN KENTUCKY ENDED (2011) WE NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. THIS YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WE RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE RADIATOR FLUSHED AND COOLANT PUT IN. THEN FREON WAS ADDED. THAT'S WHEN THE VERDICT CAME...

Jul 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS WARM WEATHER IN KENTUCKY ENDED (2011) WE NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. THIS YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WE RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE RADIATOR FLUSHED AND COOLANT PUT IN. THEN FREON WAS ADDED. THAT'S WHEN THE VERDICT CAME...

Jul 17, 2012 Equipment

AS WARM WEATHER IN KENTUCKY ENDED (2011) WE NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. THIS YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WE RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE RADIATOR FLUSHED AND COOLANT PUT IN. THEN FREON WAS ADDED. THAT'S WHEN THE VERDICT CAME...

Jul 17, 2012 Visibility

AS WARM WEATHER IN KENTUCKY ENDED (2011) WE NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. THIS YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WE RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE RADIATOR FLUSHED AND COOLANT PUT IN. THEN FREON WAS ADDED. THAT'S WHEN THE VERDICT CAME...

Jul 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS WARM WEATHER IN KENTUCKY ENDED (2011) WE NOTICED THE AIR NOT BEING COOL. THIS YEAR (2012) WHEN IT BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WE RECEIVED NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO HAVE RADIATOR FLUSHED AND COOLANT PUT IN. THEN FREON WAS ADDED. THAT'S WHEN THE VERDICT CAME...

Jun 19, 2012 Equipment 45,811 mi

ON MAY 24, 2011, I REALIZED THAT MY AIR CONDITIONER NO LONGER WORKED. IT WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. MAY 27TH, I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, WHO CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT WAS MY CONDENSER AND THAT IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. SO I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. THE SERVICEMA...

Jun 19, 2012 Equipment 45,811 mi

ON MAY 24, 2011, I REALIZED THAT MY AIR CONDITIONER NO LONGER WORKED. IT WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. MAY 27TH, I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, WHO CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT WAS MY CONDENSER AND THAT IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. SO I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. THE SERVICEMA...

Jun 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 87,289 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2008 KIA RONDO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING CONSISTENTLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE DRIVING BEHIND ME IN THE PAST FEW DAYS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE "OUT". HOWEVER, THEY DID WORK WHEN I CHECKED AT ONE POINT AFTER THE WARNING AND THEN ANOTHER DRIVER TOLD ME THE S...

Jun 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 87,289 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2008 KIA RONDO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING CONSISTENTLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE DRIVING BEHIND ME IN THE PAST FEW DAYS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE "OUT". HOWEVER, THEY DID WORK WHEN I CHECKED AT ONE POINT AFTER THE WARNING AND THEN ANOTHER DRIVER TOLD ME THE S...

Jun 14, 2012 Equipment 87,289 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2008 KIA RONDO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING CONSISTENTLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE DRIVING BEHIND ME IN THE PAST FEW DAYS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE "OUT". HOWEVER, THEY DID WORK WHEN I CHECKED AT ONE POINT AFTER THE WARNING AND THEN ANOTHER DRIVER TOLD ME THE S...

Jun 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 87,289 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2008 KIA RONDO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING CONSISTENTLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE DRIVING BEHIND ME IN THE PAST FEW DAYS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE "OUT". HOWEVER, THEY DID WORK WHEN I CHECKED AT ONE POINT AFTER THE WARNING AND THEN ANOTHER DRIVER TOLD ME THE S...

Jun 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 87,289 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2008 KIA RONDO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING CONSISTENTLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE DRIVING BEHIND ME IN THE PAST FEW DAYS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE "OUT". HOWEVER, THEY DID WORK WHEN I CHECKED AT ONE POINT AFTER THE WARNING AND THEN ANOTHER DRIVER TOLD ME THE S...

Jun 14, 2012 Equipment 87,289 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2008 KIA RONDO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING CONSISTENTLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE DRIVING BEHIND ME IN THE PAST FEW DAYS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE "OUT". HOWEVER, THEY DID WORK WHEN I CHECKED AT ONE POINT AFTER THE WARNING AND THEN ANOTHER DRIVER TOLD ME THE S...

Apr 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SPUTTERING NOISE AND A HESITATION WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN S...

Apr 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SPUTTERING NOISE AND A HESITATION WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN S...

Mar 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO, FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WHEN I GET GAS. IT IS THE 2.7L ENGINE AND WHEN I STOP TO GET GAS IT WON'T START. I HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS TO GET IT TO CRANK AND THEN HAVE TO HOLD IT DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL STAY CRANKED. IF I DO NOT KEE...

Mar 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO, FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WHEN I GET GAS. IT IS THE 2.7L ENGINE AND WHEN I STOP TO GET GAS IT WON'T START. I HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS TO GET IT TO CRANK AND THEN HAVE TO HOLD IT DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL STAY CRANKED. IF I DO NOT KEE...

Dec 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE STARTED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFF...

Dec 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE STARTED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFF...

Oct 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 65,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND AND AS A RESULT, NONE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN ACTIVATED AND THE ESC OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ...

Oct 14, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 65,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND AND AS A RESULT, NONE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN ACTIVATED AND THE ESC OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ...

Oct 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 65,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND AND AS A RESULT, NONE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN ACTIVATED AND THE ESC OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ...

Oct 14, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 65,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND AND AS A RESULT, NONE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN ACTIVATED AND THE ESC OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ...

Oct 10, 2011 Tires

TPMS VALVES BREAK WHILE TRYING TO CHECK PRESSURE OR INFLATE. *KB

Oct 10, 2011 Tires

TPMS VALVES BREAK WHILE TRYING TO CHECK PRESSURE OR INFLATE. *KB

Aug 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

ACCELERATOR IS "DRIVE BY WIRE". THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES HESITATION, WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, WHEN THE AC IS ON. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, THEN THE ENGINE DROPS TO IDLE SPEED, EVEN WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO BE STRUCK BY ...

Aug 1, 2011 Power Train 2,000 mi

ACCELERATOR IS "DRIVE BY WIRE". THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES HESITATION, WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, WHEN THE AC IS ON. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, THEN THE ENGINE DROPS TO IDLE SPEED, EVEN WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO BE STRUCK BY ...

Aug 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

ACCELERATOR IS "DRIVE BY WIRE". THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES HESITATION, WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, WHEN THE AC IS ON. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, THEN THE ENGINE DROPS TO IDLE SPEED, EVEN WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO BE STRUCK BY ...

Aug 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

ACCELERATOR IS "DRIVE BY WIRE". THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES HESITATION, WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, WHEN THE AC IS ON. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, THEN THE ENGINE DROPS TO IDLE SPEED, EVEN WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO BE STRUCK BY ...

Aug 1, 2011 Power Train 2,000 mi

ACCELERATOR IS "DRIVE BY WIRE". THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES HESITATION, WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, WHEN THE AC IS ON. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, THEN THE ENGINE DROPS TO IDLE SPEED, EVEN WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO BE STRUCK BY ...

Aug 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

ACCELERATOR IS "DRIVE BY WIRE". THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES HESITATION, WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP, ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, WHEN THE AC IS ON. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, THEN THE ENGINE DROPS TO IDLE SPEED, EVEN WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO BE STRUCK BY ...

Jul 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 KIA RONDO WITH A 2.7 LITER 6 CYL ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING IDENTICAL PROBLEMS THAT THE 2.4 LITER 4 CYL HAS HAD THAT CAUSED A FUEL PUMP RECALL. IT STALLS BECAUSE IT CAN NOT GET SUFFICIENT GAS. IT DOES NOT WANT TO START AFTER GETTING GAS, AND IT IS HAVING A GAS STARVATION ISSUE. I HA...

Jul 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 KIA RONDO WITH A 2.7 LITER 6 CYL ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING IDENTICAL PROBLEMS THAT THE 2.4 LITER 4 CYL HAS HAD THAT CAUSED A FUEL PUMP RECALL. IT STALLS BECAUSE IT CAN NOT GET SUFFICIENT GAS. IT DOES NOT WANT TO START AFTER GETTING GAS, AND IT IS HAVING A GAS STARVATION ISSUE. I HA...

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

MY 2008 KIA RONDO 2.7 ALWAYS HESITATES AFTER I FILL THE GAS TANK, AND RECENTLY IT CUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING, WHEN THIS OCCURS I LOSE MY ABILITY TO STEER THE CAR. *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

MY 2008 KIA RONDO 2.7 ALWAYS HESITATES AFTER I FILL THE GAS TANK, AND RECENTLY IT CUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING, WHEN THIS OCCURS I LOSE MY ABILITY TO STEER THE CAR. *TR

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System Crash 34,000 mi

I TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY (3 TIME) TO TURN OFF MY CRUISE CONTROL AS TRAFFIC GOT SLOWER. I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE CRUISE CONTROL TO TURN OFF BY USING THE OFF (CANCEL) BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL, TAPPING THE BRAKE TO TURN IT OFF DIDN'T WORK EITHER. I DID END UP COMING TO A STOP (SKIDDING TO A STOP) IN ...

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System Crash 34,000 mi

I TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY (3 TIME) TO TURN OFF MY CRUISE CONTROL AS TRAFFIC GOT SLOWER. I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE CRUISE CONTROL TO TURN OFF BY USING THE OFF (CANCEL) BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL, TAPPING THE BRAKE TO TURN IT OFF DIDN'T WORK EITHER. I DID END UP COMING TO A STOP (SKIDDING TO A STOP) IN ...

Dec 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

THERE WERE THINGS LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF AS A PROBLEM AS THE ESC LIGHT WOULD GO ON, BUT THEN IT WOULD TURN OFF AND I WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANYTHING UNLESS THE LIGHT GOES ON AND STAYS ON, SO I NEVER HAD IT CHECKED. THE OTHER NIGHT AS I WAS D...

Dec 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

THERE WERE THINGS LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF AS A PROBLEM AS THE ESC LIGHT WOULD GO ON, BUT THEN IT WOULD TURN OFF AND I WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANYTHING UNLESS THE LIGHT GOES ON AND STAYS ON, SO I NEVER HAD IT CHECKED. THE OTHER NIGHT AS I WAS D...

Jul 8, 2010 Suspension 37,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 KIA RONDO AND FOUND OUT THERE IS NO WAY TO ALIGN THE REAR TIRES AND MY BACK END IS SO BAD THAT THE TIRES ARE TIPPING. I HAVE CONTACTED KIA SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THE ENGINEERS ARE WORKING ON A FIX BUT IT HAS BEEN OVER TWO MONTHS. MY TIRES ARE SO WORN OUT FROM THE MISALIGNMEN...

Jul 8, 2010 Suspension 37,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 KIA RONDO AND FOUND OUT THERE IS NO WAY TO ALIGN THE REAR TIRES AND MY BACK END IS SO BAD THAT THE TIRES ARE TIPPING. I HAVE CONTACTED KIA SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THE ENGINEERS ARE WORKING ON A FIX BUT IT HAS BEEN OVER TWO MONTHS. MY TIRES ARE SO WORN OUT FROM THE MISALIGNMEN...

Jun 30, 2010 Steering 39,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP ON YOU. THIS HAS HAPPEN AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND NO PROBLEM, AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED...

Jun 30, 2010 Steering 39,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP ON YOU. THIS HAS HAPPEN AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND NO PROBLEM, AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED...

May 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKES HARDER AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT AND ...

May 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKES HARDER AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT AND ...

Apr 27, 2010 Power Train Crash 21,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS UNINTENTIONALLY BUMPED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY HOUSE. THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AT THE TIME OF TH...

Apr 27, 2010 Power Train Crash 21,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS UNINTENTIONALLY BUMPED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY HOUSE. THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AT THE TIME OF TH...

Jan 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash

SINGLE-CAR ACCIDENT; ROLLOVER, 2008 KIA RONDO DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE CO.; SAFETY FEATURES INCLUDED ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL; 6 AIRBAGS INCLUDING SIDE/HEAD CURTAIN AND NOT ONE DEPLOYED - I SUFFER FROM APPROX 6" LESION WITH PARTIAL SKULL SHOWING (16 STAPLES) TO LEFT SIDE OF HEAD FROM T...

Jan 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash

SINGLE-CAR ACCIDENT; ROLLOVER, 2008 KIA RONDO DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE CO.; SAFETY FEATURES INCLUDED ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL; 6 AIRBAGS INCLUDING SIDE/HEAD CURTAIN AND NOT ONE DEPLOYED - I SUFFER FROM APPROX 6" LESION WITH PARTIAL SKULL SHOWING (16 STAPLES) TO LEFT SIDE OF HEAD FROM T...

Jan 15, 2010 Power Train 25,000 mi

I HAVE 2008 KIA RONDO EX. IT JERKS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR. DURING THE SHIFT, THE VEHICLES SUDDENLY PULLS BACK (FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE WAS SUDDENLY PUSHED) AND THEN ACCELERATES. THIS HAS BEEN A CONCERN FOR ME AS IT MAY LEAD INTO ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER WHEN RO...

Jan 15, 2010 Power Train 25,000 mi

I HAVE 2008 KIA RONDO EX. IT JERKS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR. DURING THE SHIFT, THE VEHICLES SUDDENLY PULLS BACK (FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE WAS SUDDENLY PUSHED) AND THEN ACCELERATES. THIS HAS BEEN A CONCERN FOR ME AS IT MAY LEAD INTO ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER WHEN RO...

Nov 21, 2009 Air Bags Crash 34,000 mi

REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR AT 35 MPH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. THE SEAT BELT NEVER CAUGHT EITHER THROWING DRIVER INTO STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Nov 21, 2009 Air Bags Crash 34,000 mi

REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR AT 35 MPH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. THE SEAT BELT NEVER CAUGHT EITHER THROWING DRIVER INTO STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SHINE AT A SHORT ANGLE DOWN TO THE ROAD WITH A DISTINCT HORIZON LINE CAUSING A VERY SHORT VISIBILITY DISTANCE FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THE ISSUE IS NOT AS BAD IN CITY DRIVING WHERE THERE IS AMBIENT LIGHT OR STREET LIGHTS, BUT IN THE COUNTRY, IT IS DANGEROUS WITH HILLS, CURVES, AND CREATURES OF...

Jul 23, 2009 Air Bags 10,000 mi

AIRBAG AND PASSENGER SEATBELT WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ONLY A MINOR NUISANCE, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THE AIRBAG IS INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN AC...

Jul 23, 2009 Steering 20 mi

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. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SHINE AT A SHORT ANGLE DOWN TO THE ROAD WITH A DISTINCT HORIZON LINE CAUSING A VERY SHORT VISIBILITY DISTANCE FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THE ISSUE IS NOT AS BAD IN CITY DRIVING WHERE THERE IS AMBIENT LIGHT OR STREET LIGHTS, BUT IN THE COUNTRY, IT IS DANGEROUS WITH HILLS, CURVES, AND CREATURES OF...

Jul 23, 2009 Air Bags 10,000 mi

AIRBAG AND PASSENGER SEATBELT WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ONLY A MINOR NUISANCE, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THE AIRBAG IS INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN AC...

Jul 23, 2009 Steering 20 mi

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. *TR

Jun 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 RONDO IN TO STEVEN KIA ON 4/10/2009 BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED MY CAR AND IT HAS BEEN IN THEIR SHOP FOR OVER 60 DAYS. THEY SAY THE ENGINE HAS DEFECTIVE PARTS. I WANT TO KNOW IF KIA WILL GIVE ME A CAR THAT IS NOT DEFECTIVE OR RETURN MY PURCHASE COS...

Jun 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 RONDO IN TO STEVEN KIA ON 4/10/2009 BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED MY CAR AND IT HAS BEEN IN THEIR SHOP FOR OVER 60 DAYS. THEY SAY THE ENGINE HAS DEFECTIVE PARTS. I WANT TO KNOW IF KIA WILL GIVE ME A CAR THAT IS NOT DEFECTIVE OR RETURN MY PURCHASE COS...

Apr 24, 2009 Power Train 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO LX. THE TRANSMISSION IS STALLING AND GRINDING THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THERE MONTHS AGO WHICH IS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE KIA MANUFACTURER SENT A LETTER TO THE DEALER TO REP...

Apr 24, 2009 Power Train 150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO LX. THE TRANSMISSION IS STALLING AND GRINDING THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THERE MONTHS AGO WHICH IS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE KIA MANUFACTURER SENT A LETTER TO THE DEALER TO REP...

Mar 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,200 mi

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO LX (V6) WHICH HAS AROUND 6300MILES. I AM THE FIRST OWNER AND DROVE IT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. EVEN EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES ARE 18 MPG (CITY : 14 TO 22 MPG) AND 26 MPG (HIGHWAY: 21 TO 31 MPG) AT THE WINDOW STICKER, THEY WERE NOT REALISTIC. I DO NOT COMPLAIN ON CITY MPG AND I...

Mar 10, 2009 Power Train 6,200 mi

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO LX (V6) WHICH HAS AROUND 6300MILES. I AM THE FIRST OWNER AND DROVE IT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. EVEN EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES ARE 18 MPG (CITY : 14 TO 22 MPG) AND 26 MPG (HIGHWAY: 21 TO 31 MPG) AT THE WINDOW STICKER, THEY WERE NOT REALISTIC. I DO NOT COMPLAIN ON CITY MPG AND I...

Mar 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,200 mi

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO LX (V6) WHICH HAS AROUND 6300MILES. I AM THE FIRST OWNER AND DROVE IT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. EVEN EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES ARE 18 MPG (CITY : 14 TO 22 MPG) AND 26 MPG (HIGHWAY: 21 TO 31 MPG) AT THE WINDOW STICKER, THEY WERE NOT REALISTIC. I DO NOT COMPLAIN ON CITY MPG AND I...

Mar 10, 2009 Power Train 6,200 mi

I HAVE A 2008 KIA RONDO LX (V6) WHICH HAS AROUND 6300MILES. I AM THE FIRST OWNER AND DROVE IT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. EVEN EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES ARE 18 MPG (CITY : 14 TO 22 MPG) AND 26 MPG (HIGHWAY: 21 TO 31 MPG) AT THE WINDOW STICKER, THEY WERE NOT REALISTIC. I DO NOT COMPLAIN ON CITY MPG AND I...

Dec 1, 2008 Structure 32,000 mi

THE CAR VIBRATES AND MAKES LOUD NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN ANY OF THE REAR WINDOWS. *TR ,

Dec 1, 2008 Structure 32,000 mi

THE CAR VIBRATES AND MAKES LOUD NOISE WHEN ROLLING DOWN ANY OF THE REAR WINDOWS. *TR ,

Aug 29, 2008 Visibility 18 mi

MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BRAND NEW KIA RONDO WITH 18 MILES ON IT. WE PAID CASH FOR THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO AVOID EXPENSIVE INTEREST PAYMENTS. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE WINDOWS MAKE A WHISTLING NOISE LIKE THE WINDOW IS CRACKED OPEN. ANY TIME THE ...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 18 mi

MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BRAND NEW KIA RONDO WITH 18 MILES ON IT. WE PAID CASH FOR THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO AVOID EXPENSIVE INTEREST PAYMENTS. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE WINDOWS MAKE A WHISTLING NOISE LIKE THE WINDOW IS CRACKED OPEN. ANY TIME THE ...

Aug 29, 2008 Visibility 18 mi

MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BRAND NEW KIA RONDO WITH 18 MILES ON IT. WE PAID CASH FOR THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO AVOID EXPENSIVE INTEREST PAYMENTS. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE WINDOWS MAKE A WHISTLING NOISE LIKE THE WINDOW IS CRACKED OPEN. ANY TIME THE ...

Aug 29, 2008 Structure 18 mi

MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BRAND NEW KIA RONDO WITH 18 MILES ON IT. WE PAID CASH FOR THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO AVOID EXPENSIVE INTEREST PAYMENTS. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE WINDOWS MAKE A WHISTLING NOISE LIKE THE WINDOW IS CRACKED OPEN. ANY TIME THE ...