Mercedes Benz 300 Series vs Saab 9000
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 | Saab 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 79 | 196 |
| Model years covered | 1988–1995 | 1986–1998 |
| Worst model year | — | 1993 |
| Best model year | — | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 12.8% |
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%
Saab 9000 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
16.3%
Electrical System
29
14.8%
Brakes
26
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
23
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
20
10.2%
Airbags
10
5.1%
Seat Belts
10
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
4.6%