Mercedes Benz E550 vs Yamaha FJR1300
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 | Yamaha FJR1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 69 | 172 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2003–2018 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.9% | 9.3% |
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%
Yamaha FJR1300 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
64
37.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
17.4%
Engine & Cooling
24
14.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
6.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
6.4%
Brakes
8
4.7%
Lights
8
4.7%
Body & Structure
4
2.3%