2008 KIA BORREGO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KIA BORREGO
The 2008 KIA BORREGO has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 KIA BORREGO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 KIA BORREGO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 KIA BORREGO
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KIA BORREGO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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, BACK, AND FRONTWARDS KEEPS COMING LOOSE. THERE IS A BOLT THAT SCREWS IN THE BRACKET ON THE BAR AND WHEN IT COMES OUT THE SEATS FALLS TO ITS LOWEST POSITION AND THE MOTORIZED SEAT MOVEMENT WILL MOVE BUT AND ALLOW THE AHEAD TO BE RAISED BUT WILL FALL AS SOON AS YOU SIT ON IT OR EVEN IF ADJUSTED WHILE DRIVING IT WILL FALL. BOTH OF THESE ARE SCARY TO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AND COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO LOOSE CONTROL IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING.
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, BACK, AND FRONTWARDS KEEPS COMING LOOSE. THERE IS A BOLT THAT SCREWS IN THE BRACKET ON THE BAR AND WHEN IT COMES OUT THE SEATS FALLS TO ITS LOWEST POSITION AND THE MOTORIZED SEAT MOVEMENT WILL MOVE BUT AND ALLOW THE AHEAD TO BE RAISED BUT WILL FALL AS SOON AS YOU SIT ON IT OR EVEN IF ADJUSTED WHILE DRIVING IT WILL FALL. BOTH OF THESE ARE SCARY TO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AND COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO LOOSE CONTROL IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING.
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 PROBLEM DRIVING.
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 PROBLEM DRIVING.
Safety Rating for the 2008 KIA BORREGO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KIA BORREGO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KIA BORREGO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KIA BORREGO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2009 KIA BORREGO — 136 complaints
- 2010 KIA BORREGO — 4 complaints
- 2011 KIA BORREGO — 0 complaints
- 2012 KIA BORREGO — 0 complaints
- 2013 KIA BORREGO — 0 complaints
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