Kia Rondo: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
The Kia Rondo has 2 model year(s) in the federal index and no scored complaint record yet, so this page carries the catalogue entry and the years we hold rather than a verdict.
Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | — | DATA PENDING | $5,300 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 90 | BUY | $5,442 | 2 | 1 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Photographs and every generation of the Rondo, through the years →
What goes wrong on the Kia Rondo
Across every Rondo model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Steering1 complaints across all Rondo years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Service Brakes1 complaints across all Rondo years · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles$580–$1,140
- Engine1 complaints across all Rondo years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Electrical System1 complaints across all Rondo years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Kia Rondo problem?
1 of the complaints filed against the Rondo across all its model years sit in the Steering group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04