Mercedes Benz E 450 vs Jaguar XJ8
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 450 | Jaguar XJ8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 95 | 235 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2024 | 1998–2006 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.7% | 14.9% |
Mercedes Benz E 450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
16
16.8%
Engine & Cooling
15
15.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
12.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
9.5%
Tires
8
8.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
7.4%
Brakes
6
6.3%
Steering
4
4.2%
Jaguar XJ8 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
57
24.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
13.6%
Suspension
27
11.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
27
11.5%
Electrical System
22
9.4%
Brakes
16
6.8%
Body & Structure
11
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.3%