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2007 Kia Rondo repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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2007 Kia Rondo electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (66%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

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

21700 mi faulty immobiliser,delay by jurisdiction cdn usa who will pay,no hurry to please a foreign client,I did bad pub for KIA road service $300 for 23 days.Good car but very poor customer service.I won't buy Kia again 
37820 mi Last year the same problem took 23 days to be fix.This year it may take longueur because the warranty expired April 25 and KIA Canada and KIA USA DO THEY BEST to pass the buck from one another.No help here from KIA USA NO OFFER OF RENTAL, reprogramming of the key,and install a new immobilizer they did some recall work about the clock? KIA USA is of no help for a Canadian,better service at Toyota. 
80000 mi

US $1229
A/C would work inconsistantly. Had it checked at local garage, at that time the compressor descided to work. Paid for service, 2 days later complete failure. 
104000 mi Air Bag warning light came on and would not go off, did not repair. 
4607 mi

US $12
I kept having a tire slowly leaking. Kia told me to go to Michelin Tire. They found that Kia had put the wrong parts in TPMS. This is what was causing the tire to go flat. 
8000 mi

US $13
Car came with a windshield heater. Tried to use it in snow storm, it did not work. Dealer said that it works even though it will not melt ice.  
33000 mi AC and heater turned on automatically upon starting the car. None of the AC controls respond. Shutdown and restart resolves the issue. Problem came 4 times in 5 years. Replaced climate control Module under warranty. 
85200 mi

US $250
Windshield wiper motor replacement (was making weird noise like a gear had slipped) 
130200 mi Driver windows actuator board changed due to broken pax switch. 
170500 mi

C $17
rear wiper motor wires grounding due vibrations. rear wiper motor broken upon removal. replaced using scrap yard part. 
58900 mi

C $200
Battery died, was too weak for cold stard. Had to change to a new one. 
52200 mi

US $100
Compressor failed. This was the first time we used A/C after buying the car used. 
54000 mi

US $100
Airbag light came on. The passenger side airbag had to be replaced. 
67000 mi

US $500
Rear driver side window electric motor had to be replaced. Window fell into the door and could not be raised without replacement. 
159000 mi

US $200
A/C stopped blowing cold air 
18000 mi

US $80
air conditioner began to blow warm, then hot air. Scheduled service. They did pressure/dye test on A/C system. no leak detected in system or seals. Refilled with refrigerant and did another pressure test. Tests normal and been in use since. 
14000 mi Noise coming from air conditioning system and heard at idle. Diagnosed in January as compressor AC Dick and Hub. 3 hours in for warranty repairs. Noise returned within a week. Diagnosis is full AC compressor needs replacing. Parts on order. Will be fixed 
17000 mi Returned to dealer at scheduled appointment in February to replace the compressor. Problem of noise fixed with new part. Appointment took 2 1/2 hours including paperwork. 
42000 mi

US $35
Small light inside headlight housing. Owner couldn't see how to replace. 

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2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

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

85700 mi

US $12
Door open sensor broke, had to replace it. 
44000 mi Took car in for belt squealing noise. Dealer noticed "groan" in alternator and ordered replacement alternator. Alternator was replaced successfully, along with some general maintenance items. Remote stopped flashing lights and honking horn after alternator replaced. I assume dealer broke hood switch, dealer ordered replacement switch. 
46000 mi Replaced hood switch. 
110000 mi

US $750
General vehicle checkup and replaced a windshield wiper motor. 
119000 mi Replaced windshield wiper motor. 
150274 mi

US $194
Driver's side rear window regulator failed. Replaced with new window regulator. Driver's side window switch failed. Replace entire window/mirror switch assembly. 
152253 mi

US $33
A brake light was out on the rear driver-side tail-light cluster. After inspecting the cluster a second bulb was burned out. I decided to replace all bulbs in both rear lighting clusters. 
1550 mi Left front wheel sensor needed to be replaced. 
20000 mi Airbag light came on and stays lit. Parts have been ordered. Waiting for call from dealership. 
21000 mi Everything was fixed same day car was taken in once new parts had arrived. Have not had any problems since. 
60000 mi A/C controls were going haywire when on, a/c control panel was replaced under warranty. 
3100 mi Car failed to start intermittently. Dealer reprogrammed the keys to the interlock system. Reprogramming the keys did not work. Car failed to start several times over week following first visit. Returned with appointment. Dealer wanted to give me a new key only! Spoke to manager and demanded a new ignition interrupt/interlock unit. Part on 
69200 mi

US $123
Blower stopped working. Blower relay had to be replaced. 
32500 mi

US $41
two taillight bulbs burned out. 
114000 mi

US $1601
Air compressor unit and lines needed to be replaced 
2480 mi diagnose problem with DVD player. 
2542 mi Replaced faulty DVD player. Replaced faulty DVD player. Chamfered brake pads to stop brake squeel. 
67000 mi

US $467
Headlight 
83000 mi

US $45
Headlight, parking light, side marker light replaced 
95000 mi

US $950
More marker lights and one parking light in front. Every bulb in the front of the cars has now been replaced. Designed to last exactly 5 years? One license plate light ordered in April, still not received and installed on 5/15/2012. 
80500 mi

US $40
Starter connection loose. I didn't have tools handy so had to tow to the dealer. 
160000 mi

US $60
High and low headlight replaced on right side. Second time since 2007. I think most of the exterior lights were replaced at the five year mark. Headlights, turn signals, brake lights. 
33000 mi Map light bulb burnt out and was replaced during this visit. Covered under original warranty. 
104500 mi

US $1840
A/C Complete kit 

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2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

39060 mi

$300
Air conditioning compressor bearing failed. Bearing replaced. 
46160 mi Power window main switch assembly. 

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2007 Kia Rondo Electrical Problems

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