Mercedes Benz 300E vs Subaru Solterra
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 300E | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 140 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1993 | 2023–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2023 |
| Best model year | — | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.1% | 11.4% |
Mercedes Benz 300E by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
9
15.8%
Electrical System
9
15.8%
Airbags
9
15.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
10.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
8.8%
Suspension
4
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
5.3%
Tires
3
5.3%
Subaru Solterra by year
What breaks
Electrical System
31
22.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
31
22.1%
Other & Unspecified
20
14.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
5.7%
Brakes
7
5.0%
Body & Structure
7
5.0%