Mercedes Benz GL450 vs Honda Insight
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 | Honda Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 273 | 682 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2009 | 2000–2022 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 82 |
| Fires reported | 47 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 42 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Seats | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 35.5% | 19.9% |
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%
Honda Insight by year
What breaks
Airbags
125
18.3%
Engine & Cooling
98
14.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
77
11.3%
Electrical System
58
8.5%
Brakes
49
7.2%
Other & Unspecified
43
6.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
41
6.0%
Lights
30
4.4%