Mercedes Benz 190 vs Infiniti I35
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 | Mercedes Benz 190 | Infiniti I35 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 120 | 300 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1999 | 2001–2004 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.5% | 15.7% |
Mercedes Benz 190 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
15
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
12.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
11.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13
10.8%
Brakes
12
10.0%
Electrical System
11
9.2%
Airbags
11
9.2%
Suspension
6
5.0%
Infiniti I35 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
109
36.3%
Airbags
32
10.7%
Electrical System
23
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
7.0%
Suspension
15
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
4.7%
Brakes
14
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
13
4.3%