2007 Kia Rio vs 2007 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 46 | 836 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 143 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 129 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 29–31 |
| Median reported mileage | 60,000 mi | 49,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 436 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 89 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 95 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 68 |
| Steering | 2 | 43 |
| Engine | 1 | 33 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 27 |
| Power Train | 3 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 21 |
| Stalling | 0 | 75 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 49 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
2007 Kia Rio
2007 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.