KIA Optima Hybrid vs Lincoln Mark Viii
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 | Lincoln Mark Viii |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 406 | 984 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2020 | 1989–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 31 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Lights |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.2% | 9.6% |
KIA Optima Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
150
36.9%
Electrical System
69
17.0%
Brakes
35
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.7%
Steering
20
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
3.7%
Lincoln Mark Viii by year
What breaks
Lights
576
58.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
72
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
51
5.2%
Brakes
45
4.6%
Electrical System
43
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
3.7%
Suspension
28
2.8%
Steering
22
2.2%