Mercedes Benz 280 vs Genesis G80
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 280 | Genesis G80 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 124 | 306 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2000 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.4% | 15.7% |
Mercedes Benz 280 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
46
37.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
11.3%
Airbags
9
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.6%
Brakes
5
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
3.2%
Genesis G80 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
64
20.9%
Other & Unspecified
41
13.4%
Engine & Cooling
39
12.7%
Brakes
29
9.5%
Steering
22
7.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
5.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
18
5.9%
Wheels
15
4.9%