Mercedes Benz GLK250 vs KIA Borrego
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 GLK250 | KIA Borrego |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 58 | 145 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2015 | 2008–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.9% | 8.3% |
Mercedes Benz GLK250 by year
What breaks
Airbags
24
41.4%
Other & Unspecified
8
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
5
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
6.9%
Electrical System
4
6.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
6.9%
Steering
3
5.2%
Brakes
2
3.4%
KIA Borrego by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
12.4%
Brakes
18
12.4%
Electrical System
16
11.0%
Other & Unspecified
12
8.3%
Seat Belts
11
7.6%
Steering
9
6.2%
Lights
8
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
4.8%