Mercedes Benz 420 vs Lexus LS460
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 420 | Lexus LS460 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 91 | 226 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1999 | 2007–2017 |
| Worst model year | 1997 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 20 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.6% | 15.5% |
Mercedes Benz 420 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
15
16.5%
Suspension
13
14.3%
Brakes
7
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
6
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.5%
Equipment & Accessories
4
4.4%
Lexus LS460 by year
What breaks
Brakes
79
35.0%
Body & Structure
18
8.0%
Other & Unspecified
18
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
7.1%
Engine & Cooling
15
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.8%
Electrical System
12
5.3%