Isuzu Isuzu Truck 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 | Isuzu Isuzu Truck | Mercedes Benz 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 49 | 122 |
| Model years covered | 1986–2003 | 1984–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.5% | 13.1% |
Isuzu Isuzu Truck by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
9
18.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
14.3%
Body & Structure
5
10.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
10.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
8.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
8.2%
Electrical System
3
6.1%
Airbags
2
4.1%
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%