Mercedes Benz E550 vs Mini Cooper Clubman
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 | Mini Cooper Clubman |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 69 | 172 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2008–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.9% | 7.6% |
Mercedes Benz E550 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
42
60.9%
Wheels
6
8.7%
Suspension
5
7.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
4.3%
Other & Unspecified
3
4.3%
Brakes
2
2.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
2.9%
Tires
2
2.9%
Mini Cooper Clubman by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
25.6%
Engine & Cooling
36
20.9%
Airbags
36
20.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
4.7%
Seats
8
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
4.1%
Lights
7
4.1%
Other & Unspecified
7
4.1%