Mercedes Benz E300 vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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 | Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 185 | 452 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2017 | 1997–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 77 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 55 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 33% |
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%
Mitsubishi Montero Sport by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
70
15.5%
Brakes
64
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
45
10.0%
Airbags
42
9.3%
Electrical System
38
8.4%
Steering
32
7.1%
Body & Structure
29
6.4%
Suspension
28
6.2%