Mercedes Benz 300 Series vs Rivian R1T
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 | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 79 | 195 |
| Model years covered | 1988–1995 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 22.1% |
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%
Rivian R1T by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
40
20.5%
Airbags
19
9.7%
Suspension
18
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
18
9.2%
Electrical System
17
8.7%
Steering
13
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
5.1%