2019 Kia Optima
2012 Honda Civic
Side-by-side reliability analysis
Winner
2019 Kia Optima has fewer reported issues
2019 Kia Optima
Winner188
Complaints
1
Recalls
Severe Incidents
Crashes
20
Fires
4
Injuries
11
Deaths
0
2012 Honda Civic
449
Complaints
3
Recalls
Severe Incidents
Crashes
55
Fires
5
Injuries
28
Deaths
0
Common Problem Areas
Comparing complaints by component
Air Bags
Total: 116
Optima
10
Civic
106
Steering
Total: 53
Optima
0
Civic
53
Engine
Total: 47
Optima
47
Civic
0
Structure
Total: 30
Optima
9
Civic
21
Electrical System
Total: 25
Optima
0
Civic
25
Power Train
Total: 23
Optima
0
Civic
23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Total: 18
Optima
18
Civic
0
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Total: 10
Optima
10
Civic
0