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Kia Rondo: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 6 model years of the Kia Rondo on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering). 2008 has the most recall campaigns (3). 2008 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (4).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2012 0 0 0 — 22 MPG
2011 1 2 0 SERVICE BRAKES 22 MPG
2010 2 9 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22 MPG
2009 2 40 2 STEERING 22 MPG
2008 3 40 4 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22 MPG
2007 3 40 3 ENGINE 22 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Kia Rondo

Questions

Which Kia Rondo year has the most complaints?
Of 6 model years of the Kia Rondo on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering).
Which Kia Rondo year has the most recalls?
2008 has the most recall campaigns (3).
Which Kia Rondo years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2012. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.