2009 Kia Rondo steering problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Kia Rondo — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate . As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really…”
filed Mar 1, 2023
“Every time I go through a small puddle I lose control of steering the vehicle. It has happened backing out of my driveway numerous times, lasts a few minutes and then I regain control of steering. Fortunately, it's happened on my street for the most part. Last week, september 16, 2020, I was on a…”
filed Sep 24, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Rondo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Rondo | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 Rondo | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Kia Rondo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.