Mercedes Benz E500 vs Subaru Ascent
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 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 546 | 1,348 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 2019–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 65 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 9.1% |
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%
Subaru Ascent by year
What breaks
Electrical System
292
21.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
206
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
185
13.7%
Other & Unspecified
154
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
106
7.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
104
7.7%
Brakes
87
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
2.8%