Mercedes Benz 280 vs Hyundai Genesis Coupe
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 | Hyundai Genesis Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 124 | 305 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2000 | 2010–2016 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2010 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 20 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.4% | 21.3% |
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%
Hyundai Genesis Coupe by year
What breaks
Brakes
71
23.3%
Engine & Cooling
53
17.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
11.8%
Electrical System
31
10.2%
Other & Unspecified
18
5.9%
Airbags
15
4.9%
Body & Structure
13
4.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13
4.3%