Buick Electra vs Mercedes Benz 500
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 | Buick Electra | Mercedes Benz 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 49 | 122 |
| Model years covered | 1983–1991 | 1984–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 13.1% |
Buick Electra by year
What breaks
Brakes
10
20.4%
Engine & Cooling
6
12.2%
Steering
6
12.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
12.2%
Electrical System
4
8.2%
Seat Belts
4
8.2%
Lights
3
6.1%
Seats
3
6.1%
Mercedes Benz 500 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
36.1%
Engine & Cooling
8
6.6%
Suspension
7
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.7%
Equipment & Accessories
7
5.7%
Brakes
6
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
4.9%