YearToAvoid

2009 Kia Rondo Steering Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Kia Rondo, 43% of all 72 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 5 Rondo model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Steering complaints
31
43% of 72 complaints
All complaints this year
72
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Kia Rondo steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2013, latest Mar 1, 2023.

2009 Kia Rondo steering complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2013Jun 2014Apr 2015Feb 2016Sep 2017Mar 2019Aug 2020
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Mar 2023; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Kia Rondo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Rondo model year

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

  1. 20076 (5%)
  2. 20088 (8%)
  3. 200931 (43%)
  4. 20104 (44%)
  5. 20111 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Kia Rondo have steering problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Kia Rondo, 43% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Kia Rondo year has the most steering complaints?
The 2009 Kia Rondo has the most steering complaints (31), compared with 31 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Kia Rondo?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Rondo is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.