Is the 2008 Kia Rondo reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia Rondo?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Kia Rondo have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2008 Kia Rondo

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2008 Kia Rondo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:45.277Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 97
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2008: 97 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	117
2008	97
2009	72
2010	9
2011	2

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

19% · 18 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-08

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-29

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-16

Fuel/propulsion system

16% · 16 reports

Vehicle speed control

11% · 11 reports

CRASHINJURY

Engine

11% · 11 reports

Structure

11% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY

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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 heâd never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-09

Also filed under Suspension

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2008-09-22Fuel system, gasoline08V459000 Kia is recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 Rondo lx and ex vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. Poor…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved part. The recall began on September 22, 2008. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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2012-07-11Air bags12V014000 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…

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 11, 2012. Owners may contact Kia customer…

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2013-04-19Exterior lighting13V114000 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…

Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge.…

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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power

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2008 Kia Rondo — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 16 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 08V459000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 12V014000 · Air bags
Recall 13V114000 · Exterior lighting

FAQ

Is the 2008 Kia Rondo reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia Rondo?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Kia Rondo have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.