Mercedes Benz CLA 250 vs KIA Amanti
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 CLA 250 | KIA Amanti |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 142 | 353 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2025 | 2004–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 21 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.5% | 15.6% |
Mercedes Benz CLA 250 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
23
16.2%
Other & Unspecified
22
15.5%
Engine & Cooling
18
12.7%
Airbags
13
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
8.5%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
11
7.7%
Body & Structure
9
6.3%
Steering
6
4.2%
KIA Amanti by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
56
15.9%
Airbags
40
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
36
10.2%
Electrical System
34
9.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
8.5%
Suspension
22
6.2%
Other & Unspecified
20
5.7%