Mercedes Benz 500 vs Nissan Cube
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 | Nissan Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 122 | 302 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2003 | 2009–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.1% | 10.3% |
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%
Nissan Cube by year
What breaks
Electrical System
52
17.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
16.2%
Steering
42
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.6%
Airbags
24
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
17
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
5.3%
Body & Structure
12
4.0%