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2008 Kia Rondo repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Kia Rondo suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

88660 mi

C $1434
Replaced the two rear sway bars. 
44640 mi

C $448
NOISEY FRONT END SUSPENSION AND LOOSE STEERING. 2 Lower Ball Joints and 4 Wheel Alinement. The Ball Joints were finished. The garage installed new Ball Joints with Grease nipples on them. 
76260 mi

C $275
Very loud noises whenever i went over bumps & rough pavement.Car steering was loose. Replaced 2 Front End Link Stabilizer Bars. 
77580 mi

C $865
Broken front coil spring 
85560 mi

C $275
Worn stabilizer links changed. 
55000 mi TSB for clunky noise in front struts.  
60800 mi

US $450
Replaced front sway bar endlinks and bushings 
141980 mi

C $600
Both front coil springs broke, replaced both with new set of coils & shocks. 
88600 mi

C $100
Replaced front end sway bar link that was causing a rattling sound when driving. 
109740 mi

C $260
Replaced right tie rod Left ball joint replaced Four wheel alignment performed 
114080 mi

C $1100
New shocks, strutts, strutt mounts and stabilizer links 
125500 mi

US $107
ball joint replaced on passenger side 
153000 mi

US $500
Both front springs broken, replaced with new.  

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2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

27300 mi Clunking noise from the front suspension when going over uneven surface. Front stabilizer bars replaced under warranty. Clunking noise got better but still there. Dealer replaced struts under warranty. Problem seems to be solved. Clunking noise from the front suspension when going over uneven surface. Front stabilizer bars replaced under warranty. Clunking noise got better but still there. Dealer replaced struts under warranty. Problem seems to be solved. 
12400 mi Rattling noise detected from under car’s rear left absorber section when going on a rough road surface. Workshop got it fixed after 1 month wait for the new replacement part (absorber) to arrive. 
31480 mi To eliminate chirp dealer installed both front sway bar links. Parts #54830-2G000 Link Assy-FR Stabilizer. 
58900 mi 1. noise going over bumps from suspension area. inspect. found left front strut nut loose. upper nut retightened. 2. Service Bulletin: rear crossmember anti-corrosion. fixed with tape, gasket-exhause pipe, wax, undercoat. 
53320 mi Front stabilizer link rattle. Replaced under warranty. 
109120 mi rear wheel camber not adjusable, premature and uneven tire wear. 
89900 mi

C $130
Changed the stabalizing bars in fron 

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2008 Kia Rondo Suspension Problems

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