KIA Niro vs Subaru WRX
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 | Subaru WRX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 503 | 1,232 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 2002–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 81 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.7% | 11.8% |
KIA Niro by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
87
17.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
80
15.9%
Electrical System
80
15.9%
Other & Unspecified
67
13.3%
Brakes
32
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
29
5.8%
Airbags
19
3.8%
Subaru WRX by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
407
33.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
179
14.5%
Brakes
158
12.8%
Engine & Cooling
132
10.7%
Electrical System
70
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
66
5.4%
Body & Structure
54
4.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
31
2.5%