2010 Kia Rondo
Only 9 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 72 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 9 total reports mention: steering.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The specifics of the failure were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed that there was no failure determined.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-11
Service brakes
4 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
Electrical system
4 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia Rondo. While driving on wet roads, the battery, ESC, and emergency brake indicators illuminated simultaneously and the steering lost power. Also, the vehicle occasionally shut down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-19
Also filed under Power train
Air bags
2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia Rondo. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brakes were depressed. The contact slightly crashed into the front driver side of another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-26
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
First problem, when the car is in motion the ecs light turns on and when while driving my Kia Rondo feels unstable like I am going to loose control of the stirring wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-19
Vehicle speed control
2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
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2024-03-29Service brakes, hydraulic23V652000 Kia America, Inc.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Kia Rondo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V114000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 23V652000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2010 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 2010 Kia Rondo?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.