Mercedes Benz 230 vs KIA Niro Phev
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 | Mercedes Benz 230 | KIA Niro Phev |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 39 | 96 |
| Model years covered | 1974–2004 | 2018–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2019 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 66.7% | 3.1% |
Mercedes Benz 230 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
7
17.9%
Airbags
5
12.8%
Engine & Cooling
3
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
7.7%
Brakes
3
7.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
7.7%
Suspension
2
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
5.1%
KIA Niro Phev by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
27.1%
Other & Unspecified
16
16.7%
Electrical System
10
10.4%
Engine & Cooling
9
9.4%
Brakes
5
5.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
5
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
4.2%