Mercedes Benz CLS500 vs Acura RSX
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 CLS500 | Acura RSX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 87 | 214 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2009 | 2001–2008 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.2% | 21% |
Mercedes Benz CLS500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
25
28.7%
Brakes
24
27.6%
Airbags
6
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.6%
Electrical System
4
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.6%
Wheels
4
4.6%
Engine & Cooling
3
3.4%
Acura RSX by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
44
20.6%
Airbags
33
15.4%
Engine & Cooling
26
12.1%
Suspension
21
9.8%
Brakes
13
6.1%
Lights
11
5.1%
Body & Structure
10
4.7%
Electrical System
9
4.2%