2008 Kia Rio vs 2008 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Kia Rio | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 46 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,249 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 138 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33 |
| Engine | 3 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 17 |
| Power Train | 2 | 13 |
| Steering | 1 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2008 Kia Rio
2008 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.