KIA EV9 vs Lincoln Mark Viii
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 EV9 | Lincoln Mark Viii |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 404 | 984 |
| Model years covered | 2024–2026 | 1989–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2024 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Lights |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.7% | 9.6% |
KIA EV9 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
118
29.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
61
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
43
10.6%
Suspension
22
5.4%
Steering
20
5.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
5.0%
Wheels
20
5.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
3.7%
Lincoln Mark Viii by year
What breaks
Lights
576
58.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
72
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
51
5.2%
Brakes
45
4.6%
Electrical System
43
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
3.7%
Suspension
28
2.8%
Steering
22
2.2%