PerformanceMy biggest gripe with the Rondo concerns its performance, or, more precisely, its poor gas mileage. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. Okay, at 15.8 gallons the 2007 Kia Rondo tank isn't exactly tiny, but I had to go for the alliteration. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. This transmission blurs shifts seamlessly. For kid-related occasional use, I'd say the Kia Rondo's third-row seat would work out great. to get the information you were looking for! Vehicle Testing Assistant Mike Magrath went along with me, but certainly not to add experience to the ticket. Play / pause. The 2010 Kia Rondo has a base four-cylinder engine, which reviewers noted has enough power for city driving. Consumer Guide summarizes consensus, noting, "Kia calls Rondo a crossover, but its carlike design and lack of available all-wheel drive land it squarely in . After a 0.5-mph impact with that weird wooden cabinet thing in my garage, there went the window on the Rondo's liftgate right before my unbelieving eyes. It's perfectly efficient and respectable. You will get digital access to reviews and ratings for over 8,500 products and services That might be high for a compact car, but this is supposed to compete not only with minivans but also with compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V. And then I'm ultra aware of every movement I make, trying to toe the line so that I won't get pulled over and arrested forwhatever. Our 2007 Kia Rondo has one of the simplest and most logical climate control systems going. I dont see the jelly bean styling of the Rondo getting many of those extremely positive reactions, though. The third-row seat is a 50/50-split design. The second row slides back and forth and reclines. 13V114000 Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year. I don't crave the keys. Here's how the conversation about our 2007 Kia Rondo unfolded: Editor #1: Hey, have you driven the Kia Rondo? Cargo hauling is an obvious plus for the Rondo, with its 74.4 inches of cargo room with the second- and third-row seats folded flat. Feature Drive Story: Two Guys, a Truck and a 31-foot Fleetwood. The Kia Rondo has endeared itself to many of our staff because of its pleasant personality. The ad tagline: "The Thirst Crusher." Q: What are some common problems associated with the Kia Rondo 2007? Your username maybe be your email address. Editor #1 (After a long pause): Actually, I was surprised. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. But on a recent jaunt to the LA Auto show, it left me cold. Nice choice if you're looking for a roomy family hauler that won't leave you in Snoozeville when you're behind the wheel. Above, the photo to the left shows a nook by the steering wheel that would be great for sunglasses. Ready, Set, Go! THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. Rondo rear windows are not a common part and one had to be ordered, thus keeping the otherwise faithful Kia out of service for three days.