# \#rondo **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rondo/6443.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Charcoal oil caked on block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298)
**Author:** [@purplehzink\_192988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/purplehzink_192988)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298 "2025-02-27T22:42:01Z")
I went to do a spark plug change and then had to replace the valve cover gasket and then stopped in shock. The previous owners (friends of mine who gave me the car) never changed the oil so this was the results. What is … --- ## [Bright metal shavings on wheel sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bright-metal-shavings-on-wheel-sensor/188084)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bright-metal-shavings-on-wheel-sensor/188084 "2022-12-23T17:41:03Z")
My abs light came on and my code reader read RR sensor no signal. Replaced the sensor and inspected the abs ring by looking in the sensor hole. Looked shiny, clean and intact. Sprayed carb cleaner in and blew it out. The… --- ## [ABS wheel sensor opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-opinions/187783)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-opinions/187783 "2022-12-11T20:33:22Z")
If I was replacing an O2 sensor, a MAP sensor, or a Throttle Body I would definitely go O.E. But what about a wheel sensor? The dealer wants a $100 + + and Rockauto has plenty of off brands for a lot less. The car is 1… --- ## [Inner front tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-front-tire-wear/184268)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-front-tire-wear/184268 "2022-05-26T00:19:20Z")
My front tires are wearing quicker on the inside 2” ( measured from inner tread out ) Front wheel drive, 130,000 miles, no play in ball joints or tie rods, good struts and all the lower A frame bushing “appear” to be in… --- ## [Can't get wiper fluid to squirt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-wiper-fluid-to-squirt/183527)
**Author:** [@jdwalker4\_180332](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdwalker4_180332)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-wiper-fluid-to-squirt/183527 "2022-04-19T18:54:45Z")
For a lot of reasons but partly to Covid and little use, the wiper fluid reservoir ran dry and sat that way for several months. So I bought some fluid, poured it in, but almost nothing will squirt. I thought that maybe i… --- ## [2009 Kia Rondo briefly died after getting wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rondo-briefly-died-after-getting-wet/182464)
**Author:** [@Adams392HEMI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adams392HEMI)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rondo-briefly-died-after-getting-wet/182464 "2022-02-14T17:49:58Z")
a few years ago, my dad was driving and went through a puddle, and it died. It started up a few minuets later and drove fine. I drained the oil and transmission fluid, and there was no water…not sure what makes it do t… --- ## [2008 Kia Rondo - clicking in the console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-rondo-clicking-in-the-console/162678)
**Author:** [@ShaelynHellon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShaelynHellon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-rondo-clicking-in-the-console/162678 "2020-04-11T20:35:43Z")
Recently there has been a clicking that comes from my steering console. It is more apparent after I use the blinker and clicks rapidly. Sometimes it just goes off on a rant even if I haven’t used my blinker and just one … --- ## [Buying a 2008 Kia Rondo in 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2008-kia-rondo-in-2020/161052)
**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2008-kia-rondo-in-2020/161052 "2020-03-17T02:29:38Z")
I’m thinking of buying a KIA Rondo V6 2008 with 170k miles. The Kelley Blue Book value in my city shows 3000$ for the fair condition. Me being a student and looking for a reliable family car with lot of cargo space, woul… --- ## [Expected lifespan for a 2007 Kia Rondo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expected-lifespan-for-a-2007-kia-rondo/121164)
**Author:** [@Clarissa56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clarissa56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expected-lifespan-for-a-2007-kia-rondo/121164 "2019-08-16T15:46:58Z")
How many km should I be able to get out of a 2007 Kia rondo (4 cylinder) and is $4000 a worthwhile price for one that’s already got 130-thousand km on it? --- ## [Car Buying tips and Car Buying service tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-tips-and-car-buying-service-tips/41817)
**Author:** [@Optimizer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Optimizer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-tips-and-car-buying-service-tips/41817 "2019-03-17T04:12:36Z")
We're upgrading to a 2008 Kia Rondo V6 at a Non-Kia car dealer. We're trading in an excellent condition mid 90's car that's been in a crash and simply needs a new rear door. We'll use the insurance money on the new car. … --- ## [Fed up with my 2014 Kia Rondo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fed-up-with-my-2014-kia-rondo/116366)
**Author:** [@Lisa27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fed-up-with-my-2014-kia-rondo/116366 "2019-02-03T00:28:19Z")
My 2014 Kia Rondo has the engine light on and off for a while now. Took it into Kia dealer before the 100K mark and they could not find an issue. The light is back on and the dealer found code P0014B. There is a miss … --- ## [2011 Kia Rondo feels jumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-rondo-feels-jumpy/132273)
**Author:** [@PaulFisker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulFisker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-rondo-feels-jumpy/132273 "2019-01-11T21:48:12Z")
When starting from a stop light or from just making a turn car seems as if it has stopped, then it jumps forward like it is going 20 or 30 miles a hour. The engine is running all this time but it will not start to go the… --- ## [Can I really save my 2009 Kia Rondo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-really-save-my-2009-kia-rondo/132290)
**Author:** [@LiraVickers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LiraVickers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-really-save-my-2009-kia-rondo/132290 "2019-01-10T05:35:57Z")
After a mere 166,00 miles (I had two Camrys and an Accord last over 300,000 miles) the oil pump on my Kia Rondo died. The oil idiot light did not turn on until after the engine started making, “I’m going to throw a rod”… --- ## [Looking for a replacement for a 2007 Kia Rondo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-replacement-for-a-2007-kia-rondo/118643)
**Author:** [@Richard13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-replacement-for-a-2007-kia-rondo/118643 "2018-06-06T00:01:31Z")
I have a 2007 Kia Rondo 65,000 miles v6. A little hard and gas and not a smooth ride but plenty of room. What do you suggest I purchase new. Similar to a Ford Focus of which I found cramped. Considering: ride, economy, … --- ## [2008 Kia Rondo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-rondo/116166)
**Author:** [@Mike26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-rondo/116166 "2018-04-24T01:13:17Z")
Is there any issues with this car that continually arises? --- ## [Rodent ate my wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-ate-my-wires/108866)
**Author:** [@Kiarondo2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiarondo2009)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-ate-my-wires/108866 "2017-10-25T03:17:04Z")
Can you tell what they did and how bad shape I’m in financially? Car starts, when I give it has, nothing happens. \[IMAG1113\] --- ## [Voltage regulator/charging problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-regulator-charging-problem/106398)
**Author:** [@evanokane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanokane)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-regulator-charging-problem/106398 "2017-08-13T00:00:25Z")
Looking for second opinions or other leads to investigate for a charging problem. On the return leg of a cross-country trip, the battery in my 2007 Kia Rondo died. I was able to limp to a parts store, where they checked… --- ## [Of KIAS and crankshafts -- and an acceleration stutter in my KIA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-kias-and-crankshafts-and-an-acceleration-stutter-in-my-kia/89654)
**Author:** [@Karen\_Morocco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen_Morocco)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-kias-and-crankshafts-and-an-acceleration-stutter-in-my-kia/89654 "2015-04-16T19:42:24Z")
Hi, Car Talk Community I live in Morocco and drive a 2011 KIA Carens (called Rondo in the USA) seven-seater that I love. Except when the crankshaft breaks. This has now happened twice -- once in 2013 and now in 2015.… --- ## [Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/79550)
**Author:** [@NSOD2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NSOD2002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/79550 "2013-05-27T04:51:29Z")
I have a 2009 KIA rondo with 64k miles. There is an unusual amount of noise coming from the front left side. At first I thought it may have been road noise. But the sound eventually became louder at higher speeds 60-70 m… --- ## [Air vent stuck in closed position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-vent-stuck-in-closed-position/73591)
**Author:** [@Esvee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Esvee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-vent-stuck-in-closed-position/73591 "2012-07-18T06:12:02Z")
I have a 2007 Kia Rondo and the air vent on the passenger side is stuck in the "off" position. My mechanic said they'd charge me $45 to diagnose it which I don't want to do. It seems like it should be an easy fix, but I'… --- ## [Is there a remote control airplane under my hood?!?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-remote-control-airplane-under-my-hood/70668)
**Author:** [@dinosarereal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dinosarereal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-remote-control-airplane-under-my-hood/70668 "2012-01-29T18:30:21Z")
I have a 2008 Kia Rondo. Recently we took a trip from Illinois to North Carolina. Halfway there, we started to hear a humming/buzzing sound (similar to that of a remote control airplane). It was the loudest when we would… --- ## [Kia Rondo Brakes & Rotors - Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rondo-brakes-rotors-coolant/70430)
**Author:** [@HP78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HP78)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rondo-brakes-rotors-coolant/70430 "2012-01-14T06:12:46Z")
My husband would like to attempt to change our brake pads & rotors (he's done this on other cars..this will be the 1st time on our Kia) and he'd like to fill up the coolant. (The body shop was asking $770 for front & b… --- ## [Kia brakes acting strange](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-brakes-acting-strange/62969)
**Author:** [@janwam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janwam1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-brakes-acting-strange/62969 "2011-03-25T12:49:53Z")
We own a 2008 Kia Rondo with about 64K miles on it. About a month ago my wife noticed that while she was braking at a stop sign, turning slightly to the right on a downhill slope, she could feel and hear the brakes "Scra… --- ## [A car for Mara & her family](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-for-mara-her-family/60987)
**Author:** [@Badger\_Dohnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Badger_Dohnell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-for-mara-her-family/60987 "2011-02-21T21:07:18Z")
Feb 5 you suggested an Odyssey for Mara from Franconia, NH. Not a bad choice IMHO. She and her husband didn,t want an SUV or a minivan, though. 3 other choices that might work for them: Kia Rondo (seats 7 … --- ## [Windshield frosting on INSIDE?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-frosting-on-inside/60938)
**Author:** [@phesina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phesina)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-frosting-on-inside/60938 "2011-02-06T16:24:46Z")
I live in Ann Arbor, MI. I've noticed on a few recent cold mornings that there is frost on the INSIDE of my windshield as well as on the outside. I've had this car a couple of years, and this has never happened before wi… --- ## [Aids for wheelchair to car transfer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aids-for-wheelchair-to-car-transfer/55860)
**Author:** [@aliceann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aliceann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aids-for-wheelchair-to-car-transfer/55860 "2010-10-03T00:57:14Z")
I need grips or handles my father can reach and hang-on to while transferring from wheelchair to front seat. --- ## [MPG lower than I expected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-lower-than-i-expected/52627)
**Author:** [@ctrish\_15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ctrish_15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-lower-than-i-expected/52627 "2010-07-29T14:53:52Z")
I recently purchased a 2009 Kia Rondo. It's supposed to get mid-20s in town and high-20s on the highway. I got these projections from CR online, book and magazine. The best I've gotten so far is 22.8. What can I do about… --- ## [Acceleration while braking Kia Rondo LX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-while-braking-kia-rondo-lx/50094)
**Author:** [@pdgold28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdgold28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-while-braking-kia-rondo-lx/50094 "2010-06-09T17:03:12Z")
What would be the cause of unexpected acceleration while braking a KIA Rondo LX? --- ## [Lack of diesel cars in the US](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-diesel-cars-in-the-us/49614)
**Author:** [@Diana47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diana47)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-diesel-cars-in-the-us/49614 "2010-06-03T19:39:26Z")
We just spent 10 days driving a Kia Carens (Rondo in North America) around Eastern Europe. 6 forward speeds (I think 6th is OD, but the manual was in German) We got great mileage with the diesel - even at 130 kph on the … --- ## [Problems emerge after canister is replaced on Kia Rondo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-emerge-after-canister-is-replaced-on-kia-rondo/39941)
**Author:** [@christopherwms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherwms)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-emerge-after-canister-is-replaced-on-kia-rondo/39941 "2009-12-03T12:36:31Z")
This is a 2007 Kia Rondo EX. At 48k my canister, valve, and fuel injection kit were replaced according to my invoice. Now the engine sounds like it's working too hard until it reaches 5th gear. Also I am hearing a con… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rondo/6443.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rondo)