Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Kia Borrego
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Kia Borrego has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 88 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V692000 Headliner Plate Detachment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V114000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V245000 BRAKE PEDAL MOUNT REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Seat Belts 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
Of the 88 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 88 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Kia Borrego has several recalls related to critical systems like brakes and structural issues. Owner complaints about the power train, brakes, and electrical systems further suggest reliability concerns. These factors lead to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| ignition system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | 50,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 90,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement around 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises when accelerating
- Brake pedal feels soft or spongy
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Strange electrical issues
- Difficulty in starting the engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Kia Borrego at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.