KIA Niro vs Scion XB
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 | Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 522 | 1,291 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 2003–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 49 | 156 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 37 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 86 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.2% | 21.8% |
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%
Scion XB by year
What breaks
Airbags
341
26.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
226
17.5%
Engine & Cooling
116
9.0%
Brakes
95
7.4%
Body & Structure
92
7.1%
Electrical System
85
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
73
5.7%
Steering
48
3.7%