Buick Electra vs Mercedes Benz GLE 450
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 GLE 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 49 | 122 |
| Model years covered | 1983–1991 | 2020–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2020 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 7.4% |
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 GLE 450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
29
23.8%
Engine & Cooling
26
21.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
9.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
4.1%
Brakes
3
2.5%