Does the 2009 Kia Borrego have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Kia Borrego, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 34,500 miles.

Which Kia Borrego year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2009 Kia Borrego has the most transmission complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2009.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Kia Borrego?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Borrego is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Kia Borrego Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Kia Borrego, 18% of all 88 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 12 Borrego model years. Median mileage at failure: 34,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 18% of 88 complaints
All complaints this year: 88
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Kia Borrego transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 6, 2010, latest Sep 7, 2023.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Sep 2023; peak Aug 2010 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Kia Borrego

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Borrego model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20080 (0%)
200916 (18%)
20102 (100%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Kia Borrego have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Kia Borrego, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 34,500 miles.
Which Kia Borrego year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2009 Kia Borrego has the most transmission complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2009.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Kia Borrego?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Kia Borrego is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.