KIA Borrego vs Oldsmobile Ciera
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 | KIA Borrego | Oldsmobile Ciera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 145 | 354 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2010 | 1984–1996 |
| Worst model year | — | 1996 |
| Best model year | — | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 42 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.3% | 21.5% |
KIA Borrego by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
12.4%
Brakes
18
12.4%
Electrical System
16
11.0%
Other & Unspecified
12
8.3%
Seat Belts
11
7.6%
Steering
9
6.2%
Lights
8
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
4.8%
Oldsmobile Ciera by year
What breaks
Brakes
69
19.5%
Engine & Cooling
48
13.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
33
9.3%
Electrical System
31
8.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
7.6%
Seat Belts
26
7.3%
Body & Structure
19
5.4%
Steering
17
4.8%