KIA Carnival vs Buick Lucerne
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 | Buick Lucerne |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 538 | 1,332 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2006–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 119 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 79 |
| Injuries reported | 65 | 77 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.7% | 20.9% |
KIA Carnival by year
What breaks
Electrical System
132
24.5%
Other & Unspecified
105
19.5%
Body & Structure
55
10.2%
Engine & Cooling
47
8.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
6.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
4.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
3.5%
Buick Lucerne by year
What breaks
Electrical System
405
30.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
137
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
106
8.0%
Body & Structure
103
7.7%
Steering
84
6.3%
Airbags
79
5.9%
Brakes
56
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
45
3.4%