2009 Kia Borrego: problems, recalls and reliability

“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego EX. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, while driving into her driveway, the vehicle inadvertently applied the brakes, bringing it to a sudden stop. As a result, the contact stated that her friend, who had been following her, collided with the rear of the vehicle. No air bags were deployed. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. No police report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 172,534.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2023

“After recall for brake light switch was performed at dealership on 7-12-2022 brake light switch sticks causing brake lights to be illuminated randomly. Brake lights stay lit after being parked and may also be lit during operation. This may cause a safety issue if following drivers cannot determine when brakes are applied. Dealership has not rectified this problem. Problem never existed before the recall was performed.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2022

“The driver's side seat belt unfastens while driving and the right rear and center seat belts will not fasten whether driving or sitting still. The vehicle will not propel forward fully when the gas pedal is pressed to increase speed while in motion on a highway.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2021

“While driving step on brakes to slow and all warning lights related to brakes lite up and car shifter was stuck in drive or neutral. This has happened many times the lights come on and off . Had car checked and nothing could be found as no check engine light has come on. This is very dangerous as this car is used by wife and children daily. With all things considered we have researched this issue and found that many people have had similar issues and includes ABS module,transmission module speed sensor, or the main module which is troubling what do we do take a guess what to replace. Any help would be appreciated. As all of the parts listed have a heavy price to have changed.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2021

“I was driving my car home from church when the airbag light suddenly came on. I have not had an accident or anything, it just came on with no reason”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2020

“When I returned to the place I left. I stopped and tried to move gear shift into park. It would not go past neutral. I could shut off engine, but key would not release from ignition and the accessory, such as radio and some lights stayed on. I was able to press the shift lock release button and then able to put into park.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2020

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia borrego. The contact stated that while driving at 72 mph, the sun roof glass shattered without impact. No injuries were sustained. The contact took the vehicle to kirby kia of ventura (6424 auto center dr, ventura, ca 93003) where the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that the failure was not caused by a manufacturing defect. The dealer offered no additional assistance. The contact filed two claims with the manufacturer that were denied. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Visibility · May 2020