Mercedes Benz E500 vs Chevrolet Bolt EV
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 E500 | Chevrolet Bolt EV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 546 | 1,361 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 2017–2027 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 60 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 31 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 8% |
Mercedes Benz E500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
240
44.0%
Brakes
107
19.6%
Suspension
58
10.6%
Engine & Cooling
25
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
4.6%
Electrical System
19
3.5%
Airbags
18
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
12
2.2%
Chevrolet Bolt EV by year
What breaks
Electrical System
405
29.8%
Steering
254
18.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
190
14.0%
Other & Unspecified
110
8.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
86
6.3%
Brakes
52
3.8%
Engine & Cooling
45
3.3%