Infiniti I35 vs KIA K5
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 | Infiniti I35 | KIA K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 300 | 748 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2004 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 55 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Infiniti I35 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
109
36.3%
Airbags
32
10.7%
Electrical System
23
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
7.0%
Suspension
15
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
4.7%
Brakes
14
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
13
4.3%
KIA K5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
152
20.3%
Electrical System
92
12.3%
Other & Unspecified
88
11.8%
Engine & Cooling
86
11.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
57
7.6%
Body & Structure
43
5.7%
Brakes
27
3.6%