Buick Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 452 | 1,107 |
| Model years covered | 1989–1999 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 61 | 73 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 33 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 58 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.7% | 14.9% |
Buick Roadmaster by year
What breaks
Brakes
63
13.9%
Electrical System
44
9.7%
Engine & Cooling
40
8.8%
Suspension
38
8.4%
Airbags
33
7.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
29
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
27
6.0%
Hyundai Kona by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
422
38.1%
Electrical System
140
12.6%
Other & Unspecified
137
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
99
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
3.8%
Brakes
33
3.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
2.7%