KIA K5 vs Buick Park Avenue
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 K5 | Buick Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 765 | 1,880 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2026 | 1984–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 56 | 95 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 174 |
| Injuries reported | 52 | 64 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.5% | 17.9% |
KIA K5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
155
20.3%
Electrical System
95
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
90
11.8%
Other & Unspecified
90
11.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
57
7.5%
Body & Structure
43
5.6%
Brakes
27
3.5%
Buick Park Avenue by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
356
18.9%
Brakes
281
14.9%
Electrical System
198
10.5%
Seat Belts
142
7.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
117
6.2%
Steering
114
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
5.4%
Body & Structure
97
5.2%