Mercedes Benz CLS 450 vs Lexus HS
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 CLS 450 | Lexus HS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 33 | 81 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2023 | 2010–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Wheels | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.1% | 12.3% |
Mercedes Benz CLS 450 by year
What breaks
Wheels
11
33.3%
Electrical System
8
24.2%
Engine & Cooling
3
9.1%
Steering
3
9.1%
Suspension
2
6.1%
Tires
2
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
3.0%
Airbags
1
3.0%
Lexus HS by year
10
What breaks
Brakes
42
51.9%
Suspension
6
7.4%
Electrical System
5
6.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
4.9%
Airbags
3
3.7%
Stability & Traction Control
3
3.7%