Mercedes Benz 190 vs Toyota RAV4 Prime
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 | Toyota RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 120 | 298 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1999 | 2021–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2021 |
| Best model year | — | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 53 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.5% | 23.5% |
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%
Toyota RAV4 Prime by year
What breaks
Electrical System
95
31.9%
Other & Unspecified
53
17.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
33
11.1%
Brakes
27
9.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
3.4%