Mercedes Benz C350 vs KIA Seltos
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 C350 | KIA Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 323 | 791 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 52 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Mercedes Benz C350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
79
24.5%
Electrical System
71
22.0%
Steering
52
16.1%
Lights
44
13.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
21
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
5.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
1.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
1.5%
KIA Seltos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
344
43.5%
Other & Unspecified
91
11.5%
Electrical System
90
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
86
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
33
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
16
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
1.9%