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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 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

106640 mi

C $446
Replaced a brake line, failed two days after brake service. Serviced rear brakes, replace front pads and rotors. 
153140 mi

C $100
Rusted out brake and fuel lines underneath the plastic channel from the front to the rear. Changes with new piping and fittings 
140500 mi

US $230
Brake pedal sunk to the floor. Ruptured brake line replaced. 
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!! 
49560 mi

C $476
Rear Brakes had 50% remaining on them when checked on July 28/2011. On August 16th i noticed a noise coming from the rear brakes when applied. My mechanic showed me the piston had jammed on LR side, tore up Pad&Rotor. 
88420 mi

C $1100
Brake Pedal went down to the floor.Shimmy in Steering wheel when brakes applied.MASTER Brake cylinder was leaking,rotors were warped.Replaced Master cylinder replaced,Rotors & Pads. 2 days in garage to get Master Cylinder. 
106000 mi

US $60
Calipers have a bracket that allow the caliber to slide in/out and these brackets have two pins that have boots that protect the pins from seizing up. They do not make after market or dealer replacement parts. found in junk yard 

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2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon

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

78740 mi

C $500
Spongy / sinking brake pedal: multiple mechanic opinions of mostly a master cylinder problem. The winning mechanic freed-up the sliders on passenger front brake in 1 hr. *Avoided an unnecessary big repair cost by finding the right mechanic. 

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2008 Kia Rondo Brake Problems

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