2007 Kia Rondo LX review from North America
"Nice on the outside, mechanically abhorrent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since purchasing our Rondo in January of 2009, it has been back to the dealership at lease 8 times (none for routine maintenance).
Three of the four oxygen sensors have been replaced.
The parking brake has had to be adjusted twice.
The hub on the A/C unit went out and has had to be replaced.
The transmission computer has been reset.
The transmission will sometimes not shift, or will slam into gear.
There is a foul smell coming from the vents when we first start the car after it sits for a bit, etc.
General comments?
We bought the KIA Rondo to replace our 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 that had just been totaled. So far, we wish that we had gotten another Focus.
The gas mileage is beyond horrible. We are supposed to get between 18-22 in town and up to 27 on the highway, and we are only getting about 12 in town, and maybe 20 on the highway (this is at 60 mph too). I find it sad that our 05 Chevy Malibu gets better mileage than the KIA.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Liter V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34200 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2009 |