Mercedes Benz M Class vs KIA Stinger
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 Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 93 | 231 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2008 | 2018–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.1% | 13.4% |
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 Stinger by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
51
22.1%
Electrical System
35
15.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
33
14.3%
Brakes
30
13.0%
Other & Unspecified
22
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.2%
Lights
10
4.3%