general problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Rondo

My Rondo speeds up while I'm driving it on the road, and it smells of gas inside my Rondo, it runs high when I start it and there's a hesitation before it drives.

My vehicle reves up high when I start it and when I'm on the highway it would just cut off and there's gas fumes I smellinside my kia, it also hesitates while driving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 kia Rondo. The contact stated that while driving down a road the vehicle just stopped. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. A passerby looked at the vehicle and said the issue could have been the fuel pump or the alternator. He banged on the fuel tank a couple of times and the contact was able to drive the the restarted vehicle home. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and found out the issue was with the fuel pump. The VIN tool did not show any recalls on the vehicle. The contact researched the issue online and found many recalls on other vehicles. The contact had tried to call the manufacturer but all lines lead back to roadside assistance and she was unable to speak to a live representative. The contact called a local dealer bill Dodge kia 3 saunders way, westbrook, me 04092 (207) 854-3200 and they initially hung up on the contact. They then stated their website was down and promised a callback. They have not called the contact back at this time. The vehicle was currently still un repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 150,000. Tf.

Steering system has experienced a thumping grind on reverse turns when steering wheel is fully engaged. Repaired multiple times by lubing stops. Brake calipers do not engage properly and have been replaced numerous times. Air conditioning drain line is located directly above passenger side engine cradle mounting excess condensation has completely rusted through the cradle and broken apart. Vehicle only has 65,000 miles.

During an inspection of the undercarriage on my kia, an auto mechanic informed me that my oil pan had rusted through and engine oil was seeping through the metal. The cost of parts and labor for a replacement is approximately $250. The service manager of the auto repair garage stated that in his experience this was not an uncommon problem with some kia and Hyundai models. In my opinion, this is a major manufacturing defect. That is, the metal used to manufacture a critical part on the engine (mine is 2. 4 liter/4 cylinder) is defective either in composition or gauge. I've owned vehicles for over 40 years and, prior to this, I've never heard of an oil pan rusting through. As background, I purchased this vehicle new. I'm retired and I do not drive regularly (no commute). Although I live in maine where road salt is used liberally on roads, I have avoided driving in winter storms whenever possible.