Buick Riviera vs Hyundai Kona
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Buick Riviera | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 439 | 1,089 |
| Model years covered | 1969–1999 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 73 |
| Fires reported | 23 | 33 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 58 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 15.2% |
Buick Riviera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
66
15.0%
Brakes
60
13.7%
Electrical System
47
10.7%
Steering
42
9.6%
Seat Belts
38
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
5.9%
Airbags
22
5.0%
Hyundai Kona by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
414
38.0%
Electrical System
139
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
135
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
96
8.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
3.9%
Brakes
33
3.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
29
2.7%