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2008 KIA RONDO Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1145437
Internal NHTSA #	10670090
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RONDO
Model Year	2008
File date	03/01/15
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	99600
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	YARMOUTH, ME
VIN pattern	KNFAG525387XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 KIA RONDO Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA RONDO Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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