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2009 Kia Rondo Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Kia Rondo has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Kia Rondo

Steering
31
Airbags
12
Electrical
6
Other
6
Powertrain
4
Seat Belts
4
Engine
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
Dec 5, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESTHE ESC LIGHT WENT TO ESC OFF STATUS. TRIED TO REPAIR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BRAKE LIGHT PLUNGER STOPPE...
Feb 19, 2012POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)THIS MODEL CAR HAS AT LEAST THREE HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE REPLACED THE MAIN HEADLIGHTS NOW 4 TIMES IN TH...
Jan 1, 2010POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS/LUNGES WHEN IT SHIFTS AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 50 KM/HR. *TR
Jul 14, 2009POWER TRAINMALFUNCTIONING TRANSMISSION SOLENOID THAT THE KIA FACTORY REP TOLD US "WHEN IT FAILS, THE TRANSMISSI...

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