| Issue ID | 848624 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10389892 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RONDO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/03/11 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My kia rondo's windshield wipers have failed 3 times in the last 8 months. They always fail during heavy rain and when they are on a high speed. I have replaced the windshield wiper motors. At this point the turning function of the wipers is visible at the ball and socket joint, but this does not translate to the wipers themselves. They seem to have difficulty lifting, if they will do so at all. And if they come back down it is with a loud thud. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98657 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBUS, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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