Mercedes Benz 280 vs Porsche Macan
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 | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 124 | 308 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2000 | 2015–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.4% | 15.3% |
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%
Porsche Macan by year
What breaks
Airbags
54
17.5%
Electrical System
30
9.7%
Brakes
28
9.1%
Lights
28
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.4%
Steering
20
6.5%
Other & Unspecified
18
5.8%