Mercedes Benz E550 vs Mazda MAZDA5
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 | Mazda MAZDA5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 214 | 535 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 2006–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 45 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 24 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 15.5% |
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%
Mazda MAZDA5 by year
What breaks
Steering
102
19.1%
Tires
60
11.2%
Suspension
59
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
44
8.2%
Brakes
40
7.5%
Body & Structure
36
6.7%
Electrical System
25
4.7%
Airbags
25
4.7%