Lexus GS vs Mercedes Benz CLA250
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 | Lexus GS | Mercedes Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 210 | 519 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2019 | 2012–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 13.9% |
Lexus GS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
26
12.4%
Other & Unspecified
22
10.5%
Steering
20
9.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
8.1%
Brakes
16
7.6%
Electrical System
13
6.2%
Airbags
12
5.7%
Mercedes Benz CLA250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
108
20.8%
Electrical System
68
13.1%
Other & Unspecified
61
11.8%
Airbags
45
8.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
41
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
6.9%
Body & Structure
29
5.6%
Stability & Traction Control
25
4.8%