Does the 2008 Kia Rondo have engine problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Kia Rondo, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,753 miles.

Which Kia Rondo year has the most engine complaints?

The 2007 Kia Rondo has the most engine complaints (36), compared with 24 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Kia Rondo?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Rondo is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Kia Rondo Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Kia Rondo, 25% of all 97 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 5 Rondo model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 64,753 miles.

Engine complaints: 24; 25% of 97 complaints
All complaints this year: 97
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 64,753 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Kia Rondo engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2009, latest Dec 16, 2020.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Dec 2020; peak Jan 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Kia Rondo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rondo model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200736 (31%)
200824 (25%)
20098 (11%)
20102 (22%)
20111 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Kia Rondo have engine problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Kia Rondo, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,753 miles.
Which Kia Rondo year has the most engine complaints?: The 2007 Kia Rondo has the most engine complaints (36), compared with 24 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Kia Rondo?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Rondo is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.