Mercedes Benz E 300 vs Nissan Stanza
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 | Nissan Stanza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 85 | 212 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2019 | 1983–1996 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.3% | 25% |
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%
Nissan Stanza by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
77
36.3%
Engine & Cooling
26
12.3%
Seat Belts
24
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
8.5%
Body & Structure
12
5.7%
Brakes
11
5.2%
Electrical System
7
3.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
3.3%