Mercedes Benz 400E vs Utility Trailer
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 400E | Utility Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 44 | 109 |
| Model years covered | 1992–1993 | 1991–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 1998 |
| Best model year | — | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 8.3% |
Mercedes Benz 400E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
31
70.5%
Engine & Cooling
5
11.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.3%
Brakes
1
2.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
2.3%
Stability & Traction Control
1
2.3%
Other & Unspecified
1
2.3%
Utility Trailer by year
What breaks
Brakes
35
32.1%
Tires
19
17.4%
Equipment & Accessories
18
16.5%
Electrical System
7
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
5.5%
Wheels
6
5.5%
Suspension
4
3.7%
Other & Unspecified
4
3.7%