Mercedes Benz 220 vs Nissan Ariya
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 220 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 35 | 86 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2001 | 2023–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20% | 3.5% |
Mercedes Benz 220 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
16
45.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
8.6%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.7%
Suspension
2
5.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
5.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.9%
Airbags
1
2.9%
Nissan Ariya by year
What breaks
Electrical System
30
34.9%
Engine & Cooling
11
12.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
11.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
8.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
7
8.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
7.0%
Other & Unspecified
5
5.8%
Brakes
3
3.5%