Borrego
Kia Borrego: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Kia Borrego2008–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–2024 |
| Engines | Petrol 3,8–4,6 L (203–248 kW) Diesel 3,0 L (184 kW) |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm |
| Length | 4,879–4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,915–1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,790–1,811 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,927–2,096 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2011 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2011 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2009–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2009–2011 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.8–4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2009–2011 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 18 | 2009 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 18 | 2009, 2010 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 2009, 2010 |
| Seat belts | 11 | 2009 |
| Steering | 9 | 2009 |
| Lights | 8 | 2009 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 7 | 2009 |
| Stability and traction control | 7 | 2009 |
| Engine and cooling | 6 | 2009 |
| Airbags | 6 | 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2009–2010: 90 complaints, 8 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.