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Expensive Kia Rondo repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 32 repairs.
Kia Rondo repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (75%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80600 mi C $1500 |
blown engine |
| 109280 mi C $480 |
Left front spring had broken |
| 120020 mi C $453 |
Bearing was noisy - replaced sway bar link and lower ball joint worn and replaced. |
| 130200 mi C $564 |
Control Arm Bushings and ebrake shoes were replaced. |
| 143840 mi C $1328 |
Fuel tank was leaking, so it had to be replaced. |
| 150040 mi C $877 |
Front struts were leaking so had to be replaced to pass motor vehicle inspection. |
| 152520 mi C $330 |
Oil pan was rusted and needed to be replaced. |
| 154380 mi C $634 |
Two brake callipers were sticking and had to be replaced. Rear brake rotors were replaced. |
| 36040 mi C $580 |
replaced oxygen sensor, false detection |
| 44520 mi C $3500 |
Replaced leaky rear shock absorber |
| 48040 mi C $150 |
Battery replaced |
2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 88660 mi C $1434 |
Gas tank was rusted. Replaced. with a used one. Replaced the two rear sway bars. |
| 73000 mi US $150 |
compressor required replacement - covered under extended warranty with no troubles and a rental to boot. |
| 204000 mi US $1550 |
Scheduled timing and drive belt replacement, water pump, and new coil. |
| 262000 mi US $400 |
Replacement of radiator - original radiator had pinhole leak at 262,00 miles. Not bad. |
| 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. |
| 77580 mi C $865 |
Broken front coil spring oil pan was corroded and beginning to leak |
| 81220 mi C $179 |
Upper rad hose began leaking. |
| 85560 mi C $275 |
Worn stabilizer links changed. |
| 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 C $492 |
not blowing cold. It was the expansion valve. Had to remove the intake manifold to access it. Changed valve all seems well. |
| 90820 mi C $1400 |
Installed new Compressor, purged and filled system. Flex pipe replaced |
| 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 Scan and repair engine problem.. It was a collapsed vacuum hose. 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. |
| 106640 mi C $446 |
Serviced rear brakes, replace front pads and rotors. |
| 133300 mi C $2500 |
Water pump failed. |
| 137020 mi C $2500 |
Replace rusted Sub-Frame Replaced the Timing belt |
| 44640 mi C $448 |
NOISEY FRONT END SUSPENSION AND LOOSE STEERING. 2 Lower Ball Joints and 4 Wheel Alinement. The Ball Joints were finished. The garage installed new Ball Joints with Grease nipples on them. |
| 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. |
| 66340 mi C $1058 |
Had to replace the Timing Belt and Water Pump. |
| 79360 mi C $275 |
Very loud noises whenever i went over bumps & rough pavement.Car steering was loose. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 88600 mi C $100 |
Replaced front end sway bar link that was causing a rattling sound when driving. |
| 109740 mi C $130 |
Replaced faulty purge control valve. The reason for the replacement (Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) control system leak) still exists. |
| 109740 mi C $260 |
Replaced right tie rod Left ball joint replaced Four wheel alignment performed |
| 114080 mi C $1100 |
New shocks, strutts, strutt mounts and stabilizer links |
2008 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $2500 |
Timing chain tensioner failure. Engine teardown. |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Accessory belt replacement |
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
Compressor bearing failed. Makes whirring/whining sound. |
2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 85200 mi US $350 |
broken spring (front) Windshield wiper motor replacement (was making weird noise like a gear had slipped) Oxygen sensor replacement |
| 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. |
| 46000 mi US $10027 |
Engine, loud knocking noise on start up. Went away after warm up. Dealer kept overnight to have a cold start up. Dealer told me no noise heard at shop, nothing they could do. Took car home. NOTHING DONE!!!!!! |
2007 Kia Rondo 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $3500 |
Engine blew...I suspect bad oil pump but dealer said no oil changes (Incorrect) |
| 114000 mi US $1601 |
Air compressor unit and lines needed to be replaced |
| 128000 mi US $475 |
Cable snapped in rear window mechanism. Window would not raise or lower |
| 52000 mi US $1120 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 47000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced camber bar driver's side rear due to being bent. Front and rear shocks. Alignment reajusted and new tires secondary to uneven wear because of car being out of alignment. |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
driver's front tire suspension, bushing and bolts to it needed replacement. |
| 104500 mi US $500 |
A/C Complete kit Replace rotors and brake pads (had never been done on this car) |
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