Mercedes Benz ML320 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 ML320 | KIA Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,087 | 2,598 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2009 | 2020–2027 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2027 |
| Crashes reported | 93 | 70 |
| Fires reported | 39 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 83 | 54 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.8% | 6% |
Mercedes Benz ML320 by year
What breaks
Brakes
151
13.9%
Steering
150
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
133
12.2%
Electrical System
93
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
85
7.8%
Stability & Traction Control
67
6.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
5.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
56
5.2%
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%