KIA Carnival Hybrid vs Subaru XV Crosstrek
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 Carnival Hybrid | Subaru XV Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 148 | 369 |
| Model years covered | 2025–2026 | 2013–2017 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.8% | 13.8% |
KIA Carnival Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
31
20.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
28
18.9%
Engine & Cooling
24
16.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
12.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
9.5%
Other & Unspecified
11
7.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
7
4.7%
Brakes
4
2.7%
Subaru XV Crosstrek by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
62
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
54
14.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
53
14.4%
Electrical System
51
13.8%
Brakes
24
6.5%
Airbags
20
5.4%
Steering
19
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.6%