2008 Kia Rondo engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Kia Rondo — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Dec 16, 2020
“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.”
filed Nov 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018
Engine problems in other Rondo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Rondo | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 Rondo | 24 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Kia Rondo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.