Mercedes Benz E 300 vs Lexus GS
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 E 300 | Lexus GS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 85 | 211 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2019 | 1995–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.3% | 23.2% |
Mercedes Benz E 300 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
15
17.6%
Engine & Cooling
13
15.3%
Electrical System
11
12.9%
Seat Belts
9
10.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
6
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
5.9%
Steering
5
5.9%
Wheels
4
4.7%
Lexus GS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
26
12.3%
Other & Unspecified
23
10.9%
Steering
20
9.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
8.1%
Brakes
16
7.6%
Electrical System
13
6.2%
Airbags
12
5.7%