2009 Kia Borrego Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Kia Borrego, 11% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“#1 whenever it rains the right headlight goes out and has to be replaced. #2 when the car is driven there is a burning smell inside the car that smells like wires burning. And there is smoke coming from inside the enging compartment and flowing from under the hood. Between the battery compartment and the frame area. We have taken the vehicle to Kia for a diognostic and although they noticed the issue also, they could not find where it was coming from. Driving the Kia makes me very nervous and we would like to know what is causing the problem and how to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11139089, filed 2018-10, 1 miles“The part in question is good year tire wrangler sr- a p265/60r18 (m&s) DOT # m7c4 exwr 4913. While traveling at 55mph on the expressway the TPMS light came on. I was able to make to a dealership for repairs. Upon investigation from the dealership the tire in question could not be fixed so it was replaced. The tire looks to have split between the treads not caused by a road hazard. I'm concerned if this is a possible defect in the tire. I do have 4 tire of that kind on my vechile. I do have the tire in question in my possession.”
NHTSA complaint #10758551, filed 2015-08, 39,100 miles“While sitting in my car with the key in the ignition listening to the radio it would start up. It would start up in park and it would start up and neutral and it sounds like the starter armature is engaging and won't stop and gauging in neutral and stop I don't have to be in the vehicle for it to start all on its own why does start on its own it very easily can you be bumped into drive and take off down the road if I leave it in neutral or park now it sounds horrible and it sounds like you're trying to start the vehicle when it's already running so the only way for me to get the off and…”
NHTSA complaint #11112068, filed 2018-07, 108,000 miles“I have owned this car since it was new. Anchors Kia hung up on me 3x as I tried to get 2 recall items addressed. I then called the Kia hotline and got hung up on. All I want is my recalled item taken care of…”
NHTSA complaint #11623868, filed 2024-11“Sun visors on both sides will not retract up to rooftop so its blocking visibility. The right side went out 1st about a year ago, but when the driver side stop working about 3 mo.. That's when I have a problem. So for the past 3 months is been a big problem for me.”
NHTSA complaint #11265759, filed 2019-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Borrego
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeat belts
11 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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