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2008 Kia Rondo Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 97 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2008 Kia Rondo

The 2008 Kia Rondo has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
97
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2008 Kia Rondo (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V014000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V114000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #08V459000
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Most Common Problems — 2008 Kia Rondo

Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
16
Fuel/propulsion System
11
Suspension
9
Vehicle Speed Control
8
Steering
8
Engine
5
Structure
5
Fuel System
5
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Kia Rondo — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2008 model year is highlighted.

2010 9 complaints 2011 2 complaints 2012 0 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2008 Kia Rondo

Is the 2008 Kia Rondo reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Kia Rondo has 3 recalls and 97 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2008 Kia Rondo have?
The 2008 Kia Rondo has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia Rondo?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2008 Kia Rondo are: Air Bags, Fuel/propulsion System, Suspension, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2008 Kia Rondo safe to buy?
The 2008 Kia Rondo has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Rondo should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Rondo are: 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.