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2012 Kia Rondo

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2012 models.

Class: Midsize Station Wagons
Body styles: 4dr Wagon FWD EX-V6/EX-V6 Luxury, 4dr Wagon FWD LX/EX/EX Premium
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 22 combined · 20 city / 26 hwy
Length: 179.1 in
Curb weight: 3,340–3,717 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 40 for similar models.
No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2012 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2012 Kia Rondo is a midsize station wagon offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 2.7L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 179 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,717 lb (4dr Wagon FWD EX-V6/EX-V6 Luxury).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), 11% worse than the 2012 midsize station wagon average of 24.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2012

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2011 Rondo — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2011; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2011 Rondo →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Wagon FWD EX-V6/EX-V6 Luxury	179.1 in	71.7 in	65 in	106.3 in	61.4 / 61 in	3,717 lb	60/40
4dr Wagon FWD LX/EX/EX Premium	179.1 in	71.7 in	65 in	106.3 in	61.4 / 61 in	3,340 lb	60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Rondo	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	20 / 26 / 22	-11%	$3,050	404
Rondo	2.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	18 / 25 / 21	-15%	$3,200	423

Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

24.8 MPG2012 Midsize Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2012 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2012 Kia Rondo.

Similar 2012 midsize station wagons

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2012 Kia Rondo (this car)	22 MPG	Not rated	0
2012 Toyota Prius v	41 MPG	Not rated	3
2012 Dodge Caliber	27 MPG	Not rated	1
2012 Toyota Matrix	29 MPG	Not rated	1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Kia Rondo.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2012 Kia Rondo is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2012 Kia Rondo in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2012 Kia Rondo buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2012 Kia Rondo. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Rondo years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2011 Rondo	22	179.1 in	Not rated	1	2
2010 Rondo	22	179.1 in	Not rated	2	7
2009 Rondo	22	179.1 in	Not rated	1	52
2008 Rondo	22	179.1 in	Not rated	2	40
2007 Rondo	22	179.1 in	Not rated	2	47

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →