2010 Kia Borrego: common problems and reliability

2 owner complaints on record.

Most complaints are about power train. 2 recalls.

Should I buy a 2010 Borrego?

The 2010 Kia Borrego has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2010 model year

2
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Kia Borrego vehicles (US, public record).

How we score it

Where owners report problems

power train
2
electrical system
1
equipment
1

Recalls affecting the 2010 Borrego

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 23V652000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

structure:body:roof and pillars

Campaign 23V692000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Borrego vehicles. The headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by strong affection and reports of exceptional long-term reliability and durability.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Borrego. See the full Borrego owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Borrego listings typically run $3,999–$6,995 across 2009 to 2009 model years.

Other Borrego model years

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