KIA Niro vs Pontiac Trans Sport
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 Niro | Pontiac Trans Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 522 | 1,262 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 1984–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 49 | 75 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 45 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 46 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.2% | 13.3% |
KIA Niro by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
89
17.0%
Electrical System
89
17.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
81
15.5%
Other & Unspecified
69
13.2%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
6.1%
Airbags
19
3.6%
Pontiac Trans Sport by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
164
13.0%
Body & Structure
136
10.8%
Seat Belts
119
9.4%
Steering
107
8.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
104
8.2%
Brakes
100
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
84
6.7%
Lights
80
6.3%