Mercedes Benz ML350 vs Hyundai Santa FE Sport
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 ML350 | Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 651 | 1,559 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2009 | 2013–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 80 | 106 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.3% | 9.1% |
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
13.2%
Electrical System
86
13.2%
Steering
74
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
72
11.1%
Seats
62
9.5%
Airbags
61
9.4%
Brakes
47
7.2%
Lights
28
4.3%
Hyundai Santa FE Sport by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
733
47.0%
Brakes
210
13.5%
Other & Unspecified
129
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
90
5.8%
Electrical System
86
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
86
5.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
45
2.9%
Body & Structure
28
1.8%