AI Damage2010 KIA Rondo: common problems
Owners of the 2010 KIA Rondo filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 44% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 44% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 44% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 22% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 22% of all complaints
- 6 Electronic stability control 11% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Steering: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (22% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (22% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic).
Second problem, when ever it rains my kia will stall while in motion, loose power, engine lights come on and stops in the middle of any streets, highways or freeways and the steering wheel get so hard to turn the car to a safety place.
While driving on wet roads, the battery, esc, and emergency brake indicators illuminated simultaneously and the steering lost power. Also, the vehicle occasionally shut down. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred several times. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified.
Locks work very sporadically with both the remote and lock button in the car. It affects all doors except the tailgate. Driver window also has difficulty going down sporadically.
We cannot move the shifter from park to drive. And we have no brake lights ! The manufacturer recall number: sc098un the recall # 13v114000 recall campaign # sc098 they says its a stop lamp switch ?
During wet weather conditions the vehicle suddenly lost power steering, braking ability and the battery indicator lamp illuminated. This has happened about a dozen times. My wife, son, and daughter have experienced the same problem in the same type of weather conditions with this vehicle.
Power steering failed, and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver to safety. The headlights and dashlight power was significantly reduced. After coming to a stop without steering power, the emergency brake was engaged and disengaged without a change in the illuminator light.
The contact stated that the power steering failed. The specifics of the failure were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed that there was no failure determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Rondo has 59 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 9, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 KIA Rondo?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, steering. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (33%), loss of power / limp mode (22%), airbags did not deploy (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 KIA Rondo?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 KIA Rondo from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.