Mercedes Benz ML430 vs Hyundai Santa FE 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 ML430 | Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 194 | 474 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2001 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2025 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.3% | 4.6% |
Mercedes Benz ML430 by year
What breaks
Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
85
17.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
78
16.5%
Electrical System
61
12.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
60
12.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
48
10.1%
Other & Unspecified
47
9.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
37
7.8%
Brakes
11
2.3%