Kia Motor Rondo owners have reported 20 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light switch (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems |
Vehicle had the stop lamp switch replaced under NHTSA campaign 09v130000 (kia recall sc077) in June 2009. On 4/6/14 the replacement stop lamp switch failed causing the esc malfunction light to illuminate, the brake lights to fail to illuminate, and brake-transmission interlock to prevent the Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 kia Rondo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the esc warning light was illuminated while driving. Read details...
This model car has at least three headlights. I have replaced the main headlights now 4 times in the last 6 - 7 months. Now the transmission has locked up making it impossible to put the car into park or past neutral. The esc off light will not go off. Read details...
Head lamps, fog lamps, and blinkers won't turn on. We changed the bulbs thinking they had blown. The lights wouldn't come on when car was restarted. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 kia Rondo. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed intermittently. The contact also stated that the passenger side tail light failed. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. Read details...