Kia Borrego Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 88 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kia Borrego (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 88. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (18 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Borrego model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 88 | 43,810 | 3 | 22 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes18 19%
- Transmission and drivetrain16 17%
- Electrical system15 16%
- Seat belts11 12%
- Other or unknown10 11%
- Steering9 9.6%
- Exterior lighting8 8.5%
- Fuel system7 7.4%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “When I returned to the place I left. I stopped and tried to move gear shift into park. It would not go past neutral. I could shut off engine, but key would not release from ignition and the accessory, such as radio and some lights stayed on. I was able to press the shift lock release button and then able to put into park.”
NHTSA complaint #11342648, filed 2020-08, 85,000 milesOther Kia models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology