2007 Kia Rondo Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Kia Rondo has a Complaint Index of 75, ranking as the second-worst year out of five with data, behind the 2008 model. NHTSA lists 117 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 fires, and 1 death, with Engine problems the top issue at 31% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #2 of 5 Rondo years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 117
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 1
Top 2007 Kia Rondo problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine36 (31%)
- Brakes27 (23%)
- Electrical System23 (20%)
- Airbags16 (14%)
- Fuel System13 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (10%)
- Seat Belts9 (8%)
- Structure & Body7 (6%)
- Steering6 (5%)
- Other5 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front airbags failed to deploy in multiple crash reports, including head-on and side-impact collisions.
- Owners describe the emergency brake icon illuminating unexpectedly and the vehicle dragging as if the brake engaged.
- Engine overheating with coolant noise and dashboard warnings was reported, in one case leading to a fire.
- One owner reported unexpected acceleration while braking into a parking spot, resulting in a collision.
- A separate engine fire was reported near the fuel rail or injectors.
- Low beam headlights were reported as too dim to illuminate road signs properly.
2007 Kia Rondo recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System980,377 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
- NHTSA 12V014000Jan 17, 2012Airbags145,755 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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 vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
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 assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
- NHTSA 09V130000Apr 17, 2009Electrical System139,844 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
2007 Kia Rondo fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Rondo years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Kia Rondo reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 Rondo a Complaint Index of 75, the second-worst of the five model years with data, so it ranks below most other Rondo years based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Rondo?
- Engine issues make up 31% of complaints, followed by brakes at 23% and electrical system problems at 20%, according to NHTSA.
- Does the 2007 Kia Rondo have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Rondo, covering the electrical system, airbags, and a faulty stop lamp switch, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- Did the 2007 Kia Rondo have airbag deployment problems?
- NHTSA complaints report several crashes where front or side airbags failed to deploy; airbag complaints account for 14% of total complaints and are linked to 8 crashes.
- What year Kia Rondo should I avoid?
- Among Rondo years with data, 2008 has the highest Complaint Index at 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2007 follows closely at 75, also rated Avoid.