Mercedes Benz E550 vs Buick Rainier
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 E550 | Buick Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 214 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 2003–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 13.5% |
Mercedes Benz E550 by year
What breaks
Airbags
89
41.6%
Suspension
51
23.8%
Electrical System
12
5.6%
Brakes
10
4.7%
Body & Structure
9
4.2%
Steering
8
3.7%
Engine & Cooling
7
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
7
3.3%
Buick Rainier by year
What breaks
Electrical System
147
28.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
93
17.7%
Lights
57
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
5.3%
Suspension
25
4.8%
Engine & Cooling
22
4.2%
Airbags
22
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
22
4.2%