Mercedes Benz SL vs KIA Carnival 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 SL | KIA Carnival Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 140 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2011 | 2025–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.8% | 5% |
Mercedes Benz SL by year
What breaks
Electrical System
30
52.6%
Brakes
4
7.0%
Suspension
3
5.3%
Stability & Traction Control
3
5.3%
Equipment & Accessories
3
5.3%
Engine & Cooling
2
3.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.5%
Steering
2
3.5%
KIA Carnival Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
28
20.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
27
19.3%
Engine & Cooling
23
16.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
13.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
10.0%
Other & Unspecified
11
7.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
7
5.0%
Brakes
4
2.9%