Trim Report

Kia Rondo LX2008

Includes:RONDO|LX
$2,050
Starting From
13
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 13 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,050
Max $9,199
From $2,050
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,500
$4K$9K
6 listings141,667 avg miles
LX
From$2,050
13 listings|$2K$9K
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2008 Kia Rondo LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Rondo LX

Location data for all 2008 Kia Rondo trims combined

10States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 9 other states nationwide.

Kia Rondo Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Kia Rondo trims

Elevated

The 2008 Kia Rondo's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 97 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
97
Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
12V0140002012-17-01
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

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08V4590002008-11-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

KIA IS RECALLING 6,680 MY 2008-2009 RONDO LX AND EX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4 LITER ENGINE. THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN NOT ENOUGH FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. POOR ENGINE STARTING, ENGINE HESITATION, AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT MAY RESULT, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.

UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPAIRMENT WHILE DRIVING COULD EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Kia Rondo has accumulated 97 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags15
02Fuel/propulsion System11
03Suspension6
04Vehicle Speed Control5
05Fuel System, Gasoline5
97 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Rondo Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Kia Rondo trims

21–22mpg combined
·
18-19city
·
26hwy
·
$3,050-$3,200/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2008 Kia Rondo ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Rondo - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Rondo - Automatic 5-spd
21mpg
2.7L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the LX Worth It?

Common questions about the 2008 Kia Rondo LX

How does the LX compare to other Kia Rondo trims?

with 13 listings tracked, the LX sits in a specific spot in the 2008 Kia Rondo lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2008 Kia Rondo page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Kia Rondo LX?

The LX shares its core mechanicals with other Kia Rondo trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2008 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Kia Rondo LX?

The best model year for the Kia Rondo LX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Rondo overview.

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