Mercedes Benz E430 vs Lincoln Corsair
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 | Lincoln Corsair |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 245 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2002 | 2020–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 32.7% | 9.4% |
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%
Lincoln Corsair by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
62
25.3%
Electrical System
46
18.8%
Other & Unspecified
38
15.5%
Engine & Cooling
16
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
5.7%
Lights
12
4.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
4.9%
Brakes
11
4.5%