2008 KIA Borrego Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 25, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Borrego years
Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 KIA Borrego. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Borrego model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 KIA Borrego problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seats2
Unknown or Other2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats2100%———
Unknown or Other2100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 KIA Borrego recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 KIA Borrego.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The bar in the bracket on the sun-visor on the drivers side, that holds the visor in place and allows it to swing, keeps falling while i am driving. I keep putting it back up but after a while it will fall again. Also the swing bar under the drivers seat, that allows the seat to move up, down…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 25, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10561430

On the driver side seat the rocker piece that allows the seat to move up and down and front to back. The pin in it keeps coming lose. Also the driver side visor has started to fall from its holder and hang from the wire for the mirror light. I feel that both are very dangerous and can cause an…

Seats · received Nov 2, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10550585

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 KIA Borrego?

Owners most often report seats, unknown or other problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 KIA Borrego?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 KIA Borrego a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Borrego model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.