Mercedes Benz E300 vs Chevrolet K1500
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 E300 | Chevrolet K1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 185 | 452 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2017 | 1988–1996 |
| Worst model year | — | 1995 |
| Best model year | — | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 10.4% |
Mercedes Benz E300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
39
21.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
13.5%
Electrical System
22
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
18
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
9.2%
Steering
12
6.5%
Body & Structure
10
5.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
9
4.9%
Chevrolet K1500 by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
127
28.1%
Brakes
73
16.2%
Seats
64
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
5.8%
Tires
26
5.8%
Engine & Cooling
21
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
3.3%
Electrical System
14
3.1%