Jeep Wagoneer S vs KIA Optima Hybrid
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 | Jeep Wagoneer S | KIA Optima Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 163 | 406 |
| Model years covered | 2024–2025 | 2011–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | 2012 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 17.2% |
Jeep Wagoneer S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
58
35.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
10.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
17
10.4%
Brakes
16
9.8%
Engine & Cooling
14
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
8
4.9%
KIA Optima Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
150
36.9%
Electrical System
69
17.0%
Brakes
35
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.7%
Steering
20
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
3.7%