KIA Carnival vs Subaru Ascent
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 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 538 | 1,331 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2019–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 62 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 65 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.7% | 8.8% |
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%
Subaru Ascent by year
What breaks
Electrical System
290
21.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
206
15.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
182
13.7%
Other & Unspecified
152
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
106
8.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
101
7.6%
Brakes
87
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
2.9%