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2008 Kia Rondo Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Kia Rondo has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Kia Rondo

Other
18
Airbags
16
Engine
10
Suspension
9
Speed Control
8
Steering
8
Structure
5
Fuel System
5
Powertrain
4
Brakes
3
Electrical
3
Lights
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 18, 2013POWER TRAIN,ENGINETHE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE TIMING/ COMPUTER BEING IMPACTED INSTANCE HAPPEN JU...
Mar 30, 2010POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS UNINTE...
Jan 13, 2010POWER TRAINI HAVE 2008 KIA RONDO EX. IT JERKS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR. DURING TH...
Jan 22, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RONDO LX. THE TRANSMISSION IS STALLING AND GRINDING THE GEARS. THE VE...

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