Across 2 model years, the Kia Borrego has 90 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. 2009 drew the most complaints (88), 2010 the fewest (2).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Kia Borrego vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $3,999–$6,995.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2009 (88 complaints). Lowest: 2010 (2).
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by strong affection and reports of exceptional long-term reliability and durability.
15 MPG city, 18-20 MPG highway reported as typical.
Can cause failure to engage gear, "safe mode" activation, and getting stuck in a single gear (e.g., 4th). Corporate acknowledged flaw with no fix, only refurbished replacement units.
Causes rough idle, stalling when warm, and timing-related trouble codes (P0014, P0015, P0017, P0025). Often requires expensive repair involving phaser replacement and timing chain service, quoted around $3,200.
Related to cam phaser failure or oil control valve (OCV) contamination, typically occurs when warm and at a stop in drive.
Multiple reports of aftermarket alternator failures, prompting searches for OEM-quality replacements.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Borrego. Individual model years are broken down above.
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