Lincoln Aviator vs KIA RIO
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 | Lincoln Aviator | KIA RIO |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 730 | 1,819 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2026 | 2000–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 23 | 229 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 149 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 163 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 8 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.3% | 30.2% |
Lincoln Aviator by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
122
16.7%
Electrical System
88
12.1%
Body & Structure
85
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
67
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
51
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
5.9%
Brakes
35
4.8%
KIA RIO by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
399
21.9%
Airbags
274
15.1%
Brakes
184
10.1%
Electrical System
160
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
131
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
102
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
98
5.4%
Seat Belts
64
3.5%