Kia Borrego Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Kia Borrego model year (2009–2010) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Kia Borrego Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 89 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 102
1 recall · 4 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 7
Best Kia Borrego Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Kia Borrego — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 3 | 89 | 2 | — | 102 | Avoid |
All 2 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Kia Borrego Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Borrego models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Borrego should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2009 Kia Borrego if possible. It has 3 recalls, 89 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 102 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Borrego to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Borrego model years.
Which Borrego has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Borrego model years with the lowest problem scores.
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