Mercedes Benz E500 vs Suzuki Forenza
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 | Suzuki Forenza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 546 | 1,360 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 2004–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 73 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 85 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 15.4% |
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%
Suzuki Forenza by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
366
26.9%
Electrical System
191
14.0%
Airbags
179
13.2%
Engine & Cooling
156
11.5%
Lights
109
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
74
5.4%
Doors, Latches & Locks
34
2.5%
Body & Structure
31
2.3%