Mercedes Benz 240 vs Rivian R1S
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 240 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 116 | 290 |
| Model years covered | 1979–2003 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 59 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 27.9% |
Mercedes Benz 240 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
19
16.4%
Engine & Cooling
13
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
6.9%
Airbags
8
6.9%
Body & Structure
8
6.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
6.9%
Brakes
7
6.0%
Rivian R1S by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
47
16.2%
Airbags
37
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
34
11.7%
Electrical System
29
10.0%
Seats
17
5.9%
Suspension
15
5.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
5.2%
Brakes
14
4.8%