Buick Riviera vs Mercedes Benz ML320
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 Riviera | Mercedes Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 439 | 1,087 |
| Model years covered | 1969–1999 | 1998–2009 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 93 |
| Fires reported | 23 | 39 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 83 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 19.8% |
Buick Riviera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
66
15.0%
Brakes
60
13.7%
Electrical System
47
10.7%
Steering
42
9.6%
Seat Belts
38
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
5.9%
Airbags
22
5.0%
Mercedes Benz ML320 by year
What breaks
Brakes
151
13.9%
Steering
150
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
133
12.2%
Electrical System
93
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
85
7.8%
Stability & Traction Control
67
6.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
5.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
56
5.2%