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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%)
Chart based on 132 repairs.
2008 Kia Rondo engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Kia Rondo
Engine not specified
| 72000 mi US $200 |
replaced coil in 4th cylinder |
2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110000 mi | Battery and distributor cap |
| 60800 mi US $450 |
Replaced rusted out oil pan |
| 90000 mi US $100 |
OIL PAN RUSTED OUT, my mechanic said kia told him this is common and they change a lot of these. i dont think it damaged my car . it was sluggish and oil all over the ground. no warning lights! |
| 175 mi | Check engine light came on for 3 days then went out. Was in dealer to pick up accessories ordered and they checked the code and it was due to the gas cap, they replaced the seal on the cap. no problem since. |
| 109740 mi C $130 |
Replaced faulty purge control valve. The reason for the replacement (Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) control system leak) still exists. |
| 37200 mi C $800 |
faulty oxygen sensor |
| 32000 mi | REplacement computer, replacement ABS sensors, replacement full wiring of system and still unsure if car is fixed. Is still in shop under warranty being fixed!! |
| 88660 mi C $1434 |
Gas tank was rusted. Replaced. with a used one. |
| 77580 mi C $865 |
oil pan was corroded and beginning to leak |
| 81220 mi C $179 |
Upper rad hose began leaking. |
| 90820 mi C $1400 |
Flex pipe replaced |
| 99851 mi C $54 |
collapsed hose...replace and reset warning light |
| 100440 mi C $38 |
oil change |
| 133300 mi C $2500 |
Water pump failed. |
| 137020 mi C $2500 |
Replaced the Timing belt |
| 56000 mi | CEL and rough start after fueling. Left veh at service station but told they could not duplicate problem, CEL reset and problem has not occurred since. |
| 58000 mi | CEL light still on - no diagnosis. |
| 65500 mi US $1200 |
Engine shudders shortly after starting. Repair shop replaced O2 sensor, spark plugs, and coils. |
| 66400 mi US $1300 |
Engine still shudders shortly after starting. Dealer replaced all 6 fuel injectors. |
| 171200 mi US $90 |
Replace purge valve. Normal wear. |
| 188000 mi US $10 |
Replaced gas cap |
| 204000 mi US $1550 |
Scheduled timing and drive belt replacement, water pump, and new coil. |
| 208000 mi US $80 |
Top radiator hose leak at clamp. Cut off hose and moved it. No red zone overheating but enough to kill the battery, which is the cost in the repair. Ambient temperature that day was 103 as well. About time for battery replacement regardless. |
| 262000 mi US $400 |
Replacement of radiator - original radiator had pinhole leak at 262,00 miles. Not bad. |
| 25000 mi US $225 |
Two new front tires and air pressure sensors |
| 57000 mi | Replacement of Purge Valve 9/20/2010 return after one week since purge valve replaced. Engine light came on one week from replacement date. Once again replaced same purge valve and set information from computer to KIA. |
| 106000 mi US $60 |
Oil pan had rusted out and had to be replaced |
| 74229 mi US $604 |
dead coil pack replaced. All plugs replaced. Coil difficult to reach due to placement at rear of engine. Now a month later another one has blown. |
| 76029 mi US $100 |
burned out coil replaced (second one in 2 months) |
| 128000 mi US $150 |
Oil pan was rusting out and needed to be replaced |
| 153000 mi US $321 |
Noisy exhaust. All parts replaced from the catalytic converter back. |
| 49560 mi | Check Engine light came on, code Emission problem, couldn't find anything wrong,reset light,came back on 4 days later. |
| 66340 mi C $1058 |
Had to replace the Timing Belt and Water Pump. |
| 135000 mi US $80 |
Needed to replace a coil pack that died. Cylinder 6's coil pack died. The vehicle ran very poorly and was dumping fuel into my catalytic converter. My check engine light was flashing but I had no choice but to drive it the 80 miles home. |
2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120280 mi C $200 |
It's only the back part of the muffler |
| 60000 mi US $2500 |
Timing chain tensioner failure. Engine teardown. |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Accessory belt replacement |
| 40300 mi | Check Engine - reason:Cold weather and a "fast" start - early crank shaft code - cleared it myself (with ODBD2 reader) did not reapeared. |
| 78740 mi C $500 |
Noisy exhaust. An exhaust leak close to the engine. Mechanic fabricated a flex pipe, replaced / welded. 2 1/2 hours labor. |
| 106020 mi C $325 |
Noisy exhaust under driver area - Replace Flex-pipe. Probable cause - speed-bumps brushing the under-carriage. Same repair 2 yrs ago |
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