FaultScore

KIA Optima Hybrid vs Chrysler Sebring Convertible

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 Optima Hybrid Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Complaints on file 406 987
Model years covered 2011–2020 1996–2005
Worst model year 2012 2002
Best model year 2015 2003
Crashes reported 31 84
Fires reported 21 27
Injuries reported 18 72
Deaths reported 0 2
Most complained-about part Engine & Cooling Engine & Cooling
Share of complaints involving harm 17.2% 18.7%

KIA Optima Hybrid by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Engine & Cooling 150 36.9%
Brakes 35 8.6%
Steering 20 4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 17 4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion 15 3.7%

Chrysler Sebring Convertible by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Engine & Cooling 173 17.5%
Electrical System 101 10.2%
Airbags 90 9.1%
Seat Belts 90 9.1%
Suspension 78 7.9%
Brakes 52 5.3%