KIA Seltos vs Saturn Outlook
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 Seltos | Saturn Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 791 | 1,939 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2026 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 52 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 51 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Lights |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.4% | 5.1% |
KIA Seltos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
344
43.5%
Other & Unspecified
91
11.5%
Electrical System
90
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
86
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
33
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
16
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
1.9%
Saturn Outlook by year
What breaks
Lights
485
25.0%
Electrical System
330
17.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
275
14.2%
Airbags
193
10.0%
Steering
156
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
105
5.4%
Body & Structure
89
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
61
3.1%