2009 Kia Borrego Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 20%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,810miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Kia Borrego, 20% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,810 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On friday, 14 november 2014 I was driving to the va hospital at great naval base, illinois in my 2009 Kia Borrego when the ESC light came on. At that time,l I was driving in the I-294 (highway) at the 55 miles speed with the cruise control on, suddenly the vehicle in front of me reduced the speed and when I applied the brakes to reduce the cruise control did not disengaged almost causing me to have an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660589, filed 2014-11, 43,810 miles“While driving step on brakes to slow and all warning lights related to brakes lite up and car shifter was stuck in drive or neutral. This has happened many times the lights come on and off . Had car checked and nothing could be found as no check engine light has come on. This is very dangerous as this car is used by wife and children daily. With all things considered we have researched this issue and found that many people have had similar issues and includes ABS module,transmission module speed sensor, or the main module which is troubling what do we do take a guess what to replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #11400089, filed 2021-03, 136,350 miles“On my new Kia Borrego, 2009 with 6000 miles on it. While driving on the high way I was trying to stop quickly from 70 miles to avoid hitting the car in the front of me who suddenly stop due to some construction on the high way. I hit the brake very hard. The car start pulsating and shaking very hard. It was almost impossible to control the steering wheel. It was a horrifying moment before finally the car speed went to about 15 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348930, filed 2010-08, 6,000 miles“While driving at 60 miles an hour suddenly ABS,vehicle stability icon,break icon,engine icon,cruise control turned on and speedometer failed and showed speed of zero while I am still going at same speed of 60. Few seconds later all icons disappeared as I prepared to stop so I kept driving till destination. Once car was turned on again at destination, above icons came on, had car towed to Kia dealership. Main electronic control module failed and was replaced without charge by Kia. Not clear what might have caused total failure of main ECM.”
NHTSA complaint #10578542, filed 2014-04, 34,000 miles“Front rotor warped before 12,000 miles, Kia dealer refused to cover it under warranty. I went to the dealer on a saturday morning, but they said they were very busy to complete all the issues I had, a recurring vibration at 70-80, brakes vibrating and an oil change, so I rescheduled. I missed the rescheduled date and when I did finally make it in I was over 12000 miles and the dealer refused to cover the brakes. I contacted Kia customer service as I also had to address the vibration between 70 -80 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414934, filed 2011-07, 11,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul…Covers: Kia Borrego 2009, Sorento 2007–2011, Sedona 2007–2011 +6 more
- 12V245000May 31, 2012Kia is recalling certain model year 2009 borrego vehicles, manufactured from may 2, 2008, through january 20, 2009, equipped with non-adjustable brake pedals…Covers: Kia Borrego 2009
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 18 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Borrego
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Kia Borrego
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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