Used 2009 Kia Rondo Consumer Reviews
Used Rondo for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Rondo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rondo since its last redesign.
$2,000 A/C repair @ 45k
anjay, 06/24/2013
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Background: I bought the car off-lease in May '09 with 16k on the odometer. With the exception of so-so gas mileage, I though I'd scored an excellent deal. Then, in 2012, just after the 5-year warranty expired, I learned from my [very reliable] auto tech that the A/C compressor clutch had failed and would cost $2,000 to repair. This is a huge cash outlay for a relatively young vehicle w/ just over 45k. I'm embarrassed to tell anyone b/c I've been hyping the Rondo as a great value for four years. I won't be doing that any more.
Pretty Nice for the Price
LB, 02/18/2010
2009 Kia Rondo LX Base 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I purchased as a 1 yr old used car from a rental sales place. This vehicle was used but in like/new condition. I really like it. It handles well and seems very soundly built. I was very surprised because Kia was the worst on my list last time I purchased a car.
A pleasant surprise and still going!
Tully, 06/10/2017
updated 06/13/2018
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought mine new in January of 2009 and have put over 180,000 miles on it including from Tennessee to California and back loaded down. Only problems related to a fender bender a few years ago, otherwise car has been nothing but reliable. Nothing fancy, easy to get in and out of, averaged about 24mpg, more than adequate power and handling, LOTS of room. A pleasant surprise indeed and still going.
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2 summers old and AC BAD, won't FIX IT!
Diane Miller, 05/16/2010
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
IN 3/08 we bought our Rondo and in 4/10 the AC Compressor went our and the dealership or KIA company want fix it under warranty. A 18,000 dollar car should last more that 2 years! We had a KIA van before this Rondo and the AC also went out on it. KIA has bad compressors, so I want buy another one! Buyer Beware!
Great First time car
cmede, 02/02/2015
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this little guy used about 2 weeks ago. I came from a giant Nissan Altima all plush and built for long drives. I got into this Rondo and fell in love instantly! The seats were spacious for my bigger size, the leg room was great and the overall feel of the car felt like quality. I never thought I would buy something that looked like this. I think it's not the nicest to look at. It reminds me of a wagon. But the way it grips the corners, gets up to highway speeds and truly is a hoot to drive. I was worried the 4 Cylinders was going to be a problem on the highway. I was mistaken. For my first car that I bought. I recommend it to anyone. It really is quality with the low price.