Ford ZX2 (Escort) vs KIA Stinger
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 | Ford ZX2 (Escort) | KIA Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 95 | 235 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2003 | 2018–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.8% | 13.2% |
Ford ZX2 (Escort) by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
27
28.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
20.0%
Airbags
6
6.3%
Body & Structure
6
6.3%
Electrical System
5
5.3%
Brakes
5
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.2%
Equipment & Accessories
4
4.2%
KIA Stinger by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
51
21.7%
Electrical System
35
14.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
14.5%
Brakes
30
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
22
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.1%
Lights
10
4.3%