Lexus LS400 vs Mercedes Benz GLK350
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 LS400 | Mercedes Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 424 | 1,046 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2001 | 2006–2015 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 58 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 11.2% |
Lexus LS400 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
131
30.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
48
11.3%
Brakes
26
6.1%
Lights
26
6.1%
Seat Belts
25
5.9%
Airbags
20
4.7%
Tires
20
4.7%
Engine & Cooling
18
4.2%
Mercedes Benz GLK350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
624
59.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
89
8.5%
Brakes
37
3.5%
Electrical System
36
3.4%
Steering
34
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
32
3.1%
Body & Structure
27
2.6%
Suspension
25
2.4%