KIA Sportage Hybrid vs Honda Civic Hybrid
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 Sportage Hybrid | Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 239 | 596 |
| Model years covered | 2023–2027 | 2003–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 56 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.8% | 15.9% |
KIA Sportage Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
47
19.7%
Engine & Cooling
33
13.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
33
13.8%
Other & Unspecified
26
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
10.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
19
7.9%
Brakes
17
7.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
7.1%
Honda Civic Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
123
20.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
104
17.4%
Engine & Cooling
81
13.6%
Airbags
69
11.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
49
8.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
40
6.7%
Other & Unspecified
21
3.5%
Steering
20
3.4%