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Kia Rondo repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- 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 375 repairs.
Kia Rondo brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Kia Rondo
Engine not specified
| 132060 mi C $300 |
Seized calipers |
2009 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80600 mi C $50 |
Front brake pads...instslled by owner |
| 154380 mi C $634 |
Two brake callipers were sticking and had to be replaced. Rear brake rotors were replaced. |
2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 106640 mi C $446 |
Replaced a brake line, failed two days after brake service. Serviced rear brakes, replace front pads and rotors. |
| 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!! |
| 140500 mi US $230 |
Brake pedal sunk to the floor. Ruptured brake line replaced. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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. |
2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 122450 mi C $180 |
worn rear rotors and warped front rotors causing vibration when brakes applied at highway speeds |
| 161300 mi US $500 |
Wheel speed sensors went out causing traction control system to behave erratically at low speeds. Dangerous situation |
| 23000 mi US $190 |
Wheels needed aligning again. Cloth seats needed shampooing. Seats stain when anything, including water, is spilled on them. Brakes groan on take-off from dead stop, but no cause could be found. |
| 69440 mi C $800 |
front calipers,pads and rotors. rear rotors and pads |
| 56420 mi | Brake light switch defective, RECALL FROM KIA CANADA. Free of charges $. |
2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104500 mi US $500 |
Replace rotors and brake pads (had never been done on this car) |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
brake squeel frozen caliper replaced |
| 14000 mi | The emergency brake light would not activate if the brake was left on. |
| 22000 mi | Still shakes on braking. |
| 95000 mi US $950 |
Brake pads replaced, parking brake finally fixed. Original dealer could not seem to repair the parking brakes due to ____ ? Stupidity? |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
brake pulse. Replaced all 4 rotors, 1 front caliper and all brake pads. |
| 109000 mi US $190 |
Light pedal pulse. Trued rotors. |
| 113000 mi US $250 |
Replaced warped front rotors and pads |
| 119500 mi US $750 |
Normal wear and tear on parts. This repair was on front brakes and included rotors, pads and calipers. |
| 147000 mi US $712 |
One rear caliper had seized partiallyclosed causing a rotor to warp slightly. Replaced both rear calipers, turned rotors and replaced pads. |
| 152482 mi US $461 |
Brake fading when applying brakes. Mechanic diagnosed problem was caused by one of the brake lines that runs from front -to- back of vehicle rotted due to winter road pre-treatment chemicals used by Connecticut DOT. Replaced both lines. |
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