Toyota Grand Highlander vs KIA Spectra
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 | Toyota Grand Highlander | KIA Spectra |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 488 | 1,211 |
| Model years covered | 2024–2026 | 2000–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2024 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 259 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 160 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 37.1% |
Toyota Grand Highlander by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
88
18.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
57
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
51
10.5%
Body & Structure
35
7.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
6.4%
Airbags
30
6.1%
KIA Spectra by year
What breaks
Airbags
366
30.2%
Electrical System
91
7.5%
Brakes
88
7.3%
Engine & Cooling
86
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
84
6.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
75
6.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
72
5.9%
Seat Belts
54
4.5%