2009 Kia Rondo
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.
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 72 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Steering
43% · 31 reportsShow complaint excerpts
This started on 10/2012, and has been happening whenever I tried to drive in rain since. Ive had to wait to try to see what is wrong because I couldnt afford to do anything about it .
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-03
On three occasions within the past twelve months, I have completely lost power steering while driving. The wheel becomes almost unmovable (I am a strong, adult male). On one of these occasions, the weather was damp and the engine also stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-17
Air bags
19% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Kia Rondo. While driving 40 MPH, the contact crashed into a parked vehicle on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises to the chest and ribs that required medical attention.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-25
My son & his friend were hit on the passenger side by a young man who intentionally ran a red light. He hid my son so hard that our 2009 Kia Rondo flipped 3 times and not one of the driver side airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-23
I was on the tollway in the right lane it was raining out a truck on the left side of me lost control hit into me and I ran into the light pole head on none of the air bags deployed I had my seatbelt on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-22
Electrical system
14% · 10 reportsService brakes
14% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine
8% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
2 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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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
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Kia Rondo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V459000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 13V114000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Kia Rondo?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Rondo have?
- 2 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.