Mercedes Benz 500 vs Genesis G80
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 500 | Genesis G80 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 122 | 303 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2003 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.1% | 15.8% |
Mercedes Benz 500 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
36.1%
Engine & Cooling
8
6.6%
Suspension
7
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.7%
Equipment & Accessories
7
5.7%
Brakes
6
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
4.9%
Genesis G80 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
63
20.8%
Other & Unspecified
40
13.2%
Engine & Cooling
39
12.9%
Brakes
29
9.6%
Steering
22
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
5.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
17
5.6%
Wheels
15
5.0%