Mercedes Benz 280 vs Lincoln Nautilus
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 | Lincoln Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 124 | 307 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2000 | 2019–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.4% | 7.2% |
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%
Lincoln Nautilus by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
54
17.6%
Electrical System
46
15.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
41
13.4%
Other & Unspecified
37
12.1%
Engine & Cooling
29
9.4%
Body & Structure
15
4.9%
Brakes
14
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
3.9%