Mercedes Benz 300 Series vs Land Rover LR4
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 300 Series | Land Rover LR4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 79 | 195 |
| Model years covered | 1988–1995 | 2010–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2016 |
| Best model year | — | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 23.6% |
Mercedes Benz 300 Series by year
What breaks
Electrical System
45
57.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
13.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
3.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.5%
Lights
2
2.5%
Other & Unspecified
2
2.5%
Land Rover LR4 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
61
31.3%
Engine & Cooling
37
19.0%
Electrical System
20
10.3%
Brakes
14
7.2%
Other & Unspecified
14
7.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
5.1%
Airbags
7
3.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
3.6%