Mercedes Benz GLK350 vs KIA Telluride
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 GLK350 | KIA Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,046 | 2,598 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2015 | 2020–2027 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2027 |
| Crashes reported | 58 | 70 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 54 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.2% | 6% |
Mercedes Benz GLK350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
624
59.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
89
8.5%
Brakes
37
3.5%
Electrical System
36
3.4%
Steering
34
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
32
3.1%
Body & Structure
27
2.6%
Suspension
25
2.4%
KIA Telluride by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
457
17.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
424
16.3%
Engine & Cooling
315
12.1%
Electrical System
290
11.2%
Lights
205
7.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
176
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
168
6.5%
Body & Structure
149
5.7%