Coachmen Santara vs Mercedes Benz S600
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 | Coachmen Santara | Mercedes Benz S600 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 38 | 95 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2003 | 1993–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 9.5% |
Coachmen Santara by year
What breaks
Brakes
12
31.6%
Tires
9
23.7%
Steering
3
7.9%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.3%
Body & Structure
2
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
5.3%
Lights
2
5.3%
Other & Unspecified
2
5.3%
Mercedes Benz S600 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
38.9%
Suspension
20
21.1%
Electrical System
17
17.9%
Lights
5
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.2%
Brakes
3
3.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.1%
Seats
2
2.1%