Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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 | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | KIA RIO |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 737 | 1,816 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2026 | 2000–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 49 | 229 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 149 |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 163 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 8 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.4% | 30.2% |
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
178
24.2%
Engine & Cooling
93
12.6%
Electrical System
85
11.5%
Other & Unspecified
66
9.0%
Airbags
53
7.2%
Brakes
49
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
3.3%
KIA RIO by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
399
22.0%
Airbags
274
15.1%
Brakes
184
10.1%
Electrical System
159
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
130
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
102
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
98
5.4%
Seat Belts
64
3.5%