Mercedes Benz GL450 vs Buick Verano
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 GL450 | Buick Verano |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 273 | 670 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2009 | 2012–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 47 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Seats | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 35.5% | 7.3% |
Mercedes Benz GL450 by year
What breaks
Seats
42
15.4%
Electrical System
32
11.7%
Steering
31
11.4%
Suspension
29
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
20
7.3%
Brakes
20
7.3%
Airbags
17
6.2%
Buick Verano by year
What breaks
Electrical System
122
18.2%
Engine & Cooling
112
16.7%
Airbags
93
13.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
52
7.8%
Steering
50
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
48
7.2%
Stability & Traction Control
26
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
19
2.8%