Mercedes Benz M Class vs KIA Sportage 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 M Class | KIA Sportage Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 93 | 231 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2008 | 2023–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.1% | 9.1% |
Mercedes Benz M Class by year
What breaks
Steering
19
20.4%
Engine & Cooling
11
11.8%
Electrical System
11
11.8%
Brakes
10
10.8%
Stability & Traction Control
8
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.4%
Seat Belts
4
4.3%
KIA Sportage Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
19.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
33
14.3%
Engine & Cooling
31
13.4%
Other & Unspecified
26
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
9.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
19
8.2%
Brakes
17
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
7.4%