Mercedes Benz E430 vs Honda Civic SI
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 E430 | Honda Civic SI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 242 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2002 | 2002–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 32.7% | 3.3% |
Mercedes Benz E430 by year
What breaks
Airbags
18
18.4%
Suspension
16
16.3%
Electrical System
15
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
7
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.1%
Body & Structure
6
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
4.1%
Honda Civic SI by year
What breaks
Steering
135
55.8%
Airbags
20
8.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
18
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
13
5.4%
Engine & Cooling
11
4.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
3.7%
Electrical System
7
2.9%
Body & Structure
6
2.5%