DecodedCarsKia Borrego
3 model years from 2009 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2009–2011
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (47)
The 2011 Borrego in brief
The 2011 Kia Borrego is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 192 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,460 lb (4dr SUV 4WD LX-V6/EX-V6 Luxury).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway), 14% worse than the 2011 SUV - average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
The Kia Borrego has 3 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (11), service brakes (10), unknown or other (10).
2009 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 4 campaigns and 48 owner complaints.
How the 2009 Borrego compares
The 2009 Kia Borrego is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 192 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,469 lb.
2011 Borrego pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 112 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 14% below the 2011 SUV - average of 20.9 MPG.
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2011 Borrego
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2011 Toyota 4Runner | 19 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 20 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Toyota Highlander | 28 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 18 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 21 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →