Lincoln Mark VII vs Mercedes Benz S Class
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 | Lincoln Mark VII | Mercedes Benz S Class |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 137 | 338 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1998 | 1994–2012 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29.9% | 8.3% |
Lincoln Mark VII by year
What breaks
Electrical System
26
19.0%
Brakes
22
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
10.2%
Suspension
11
8.0%
Lights
11
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.1%
Mercedes Benz S Class by year
What breaks
Electrical System
118
34.9%
Suspension
67
19.8%
Lights
33
9.8%
Airbags
19
5.6%
Engine & Cooling
15
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
3.6%
Tires
11
3.3%
Equipment & Accessories
11
3.3%