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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 132 repairs.
2008 Kia Rondo electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 36 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
| 90200 mi C $234 |
A/c stopped working. Took it in and had the system pressure tested and recharged. This lasted for about two weeks. The Rondo is in the shop today for the same problem... |
| 90520 mi | not blowing cold. It was the expansion valve. Had to remove the intake manifold to access it. Changed valve all seems well. ac quit again. Compressor failing. |
| 90820 mi C $1400 |
Installed new Compressor, purged and filled system. |
| 91760 mi | The system has once again "lost Pressure. The tech can't find a leak. |
| 99820 mi C $32 |
A/c again blowing hot. Recharge and test for leaks. |
| 100750 mi C $1930 |
replace the a/c evaporator and the heater core. Evidence of some leaking on the evaporator and the heater core was about to fail. remove and re-place the a/c evaporator and heater core A/c has once again lost it's pressure. I have had the vehicle into the shop every two weeks for the last two summers. Most re-charges have been at the repair shops expense. I have very little confidence in the a/c system and have been staying close to home in the warm months. I have about 3000.00 invested into the system and still having problems. It loses pressure every two weeks and must be recharged. Found the leak!!! rubber pressure hoses have pin hole. change top hose, lower on back order. |
| 100130 mi | Tech believes he found the leak. Flexible hoses to be changed. Replace Upper or high pressure A/C hose |
| 101060 mi | Replace the lower a/c hose assembly, two-part system, low pressure return hose and a supplemental hose section, then recharged and hope for the best. The Tech would prefer me to go elsewhere henceforth. |
| 91000 mi US $50 |
Low beam headlight |
| 96800 mi US $53 |
Low beam headlight, passenger side burned out. Replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $40 |
Headlight (third of four) out and replaced |
| 114000 mi US $50 |
low beam headlight on passenger side replaced |
| 153000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side low beam headlight replaced. |
| 77080 mi C $121 |
The ac was not cold as it should be. It was down 35% in fluid. They recharged and it works like new. |
| 96100 mi C $20 |
AC refrigerant needed to be refilled |
| 114080 mi C $20 |
Air conditioning gas added. Air conditioning still weak. |
| 112000 mi US $100 |
Headlight keeps going out. Presumably a vibration or housing issue. No big deal but annoying. |
| 29200 mi | airbag controller chip had to be replaced, 2 days to diagnose and had to wait 2 additional days for part to come in. |
| 72300 mi US $375 |
Front driver side airbag impact sensor had to be replaced. |
| 78240 mi C $17 |
Burnt headlight, hard to find replacement for low beam. Part number H11B |
| 23000 mi | The switch to open the rear hatch failed. The hatch is electric solenoid driven. Switch was ordered and replaced. Problem has not returned. |
| 13000 mi US $38 |
TPMS light illuminated. Dealer replaced TPMS controller. |
| 94500 mi US $100 |
AC quit dealer stated it was faulty. Ordered and part arrived a week later, took three hours to install. All cool now There were two outstanding factory recalls performed. |
| 55000 mi | air bag light on - solved |
| 73000 mi US $150 |
compressor required replacement - covered under extended warranty with no troubles and a rental to boot. |
| 284000 mi US $385 |
Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. Used an at home mechanic who came to me, and it was the best choice I have ever made. Great service, saw me the day I made the request, and he finished in a little over an hour. |
2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
Compressor bearing failed. Makes whirring/whining sound. |
| 40300 mi C $150 |
Door unusable, rear door handle passenger side problem . Did not talk to Kia, simply bypass solenoid but now only inside lock will work manualy but at least I can use the door now. Will check with Kia if "secret warranty" applicable... |
| 79360 mi C $400 |
My garage changed the starter of the AC because it was not cooling anymore but 2 days later the AC stopped cooling again. |
| 71300 mi | AC clutch |
| 25420 mi | Part# 37300-25-201 Generator assembly changed. Chirping engine. Noise remains after car picked up. Was told another part needed to be ordered. |
| 102300 mi C $5 |
Replaced burnt out rear/left upper brake light bulb (replaced right/rear 2 yrs ago). Used 2nd bulb from pack. Done in 10 minutes. |
| 106330 mi C $159 |
1 Head light Low beam replaced by shop |
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