Mercedes Benz 400 vs KIA Forte Koup
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 400 | KIA Forte Koup |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 28 | 70 |
| Model years covered | 1992–2001 | 2010–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25% | 11.4% |
Mercedes Benz 400 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
12
42.9%
Engine & Cooling
4
14.3%
Brakes
3
10.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
7.1%
Airbags
2
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
7.1%
Body & Structure
1
3.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
3.6%
KIA Forte Koup by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
52.9%
Electrical System
5
7.1%
Airbags
5
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
5.7%
Seat Belts
4
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
2.9%
Body & Structure
2
2.9%