KIA Cadenza vs Cadillac DTS
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 Cadenza | Cadillac DTS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 292 | 729 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2019 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 56 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 51 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.9% | 18.8% |
KIA Cadenza by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
65
22.3%
Brakes
36
12.3%
Electrical System
33
11.3%
Other & Unspecified
33
11.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
30
10.3%
Steering
18
6.2%
Body & Structure
12
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
3.8%
Cadillac DTS by year
What breaks
Electrical System
180
24.7%
Lights
110
15.1%
Engine & Cooling
97
13.3%
Steering
59
8.1%
Brakes
34
4.7%
Airbags
33
4.5%
Seats
28
3.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
3.4%