Mercedes Benz GLA 250 vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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 GLA 250 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 448 | 1,104 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2026 | 2005–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 27 | 78 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 29 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.4% | 10.9% |
Mercedes Benz GLA 250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
80
17.9%
Other & Unspecified
63
14.1%
Electrical System
49
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
10.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
8.5%
Airbags
35
7.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
4.5%
Toyota Highlander Hybrid by year
What breaks
Brakes
350
31.7%
Electrical System
151
13.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
106
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
95
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
75
6.8%
Stability & Traction Control
69
6.3%
Steering
41
3.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
3.4%