Mercedes Benz GLA 250 vs Lexus RX350
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 GLA 250 | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 438 | 1,065 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2025 | 2007–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 27 | 203 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 31 |
| Injuries reported | 29 | 85 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.7% | 30.2% |
Mercedes Benz GLA 250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
79
18.0%
Other & Unspecified
62
14.2%
Electrical System
47
10.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
10.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
8.4%
Airbags
34
7.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
4.6%
Lexus RX350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
137
12.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
128
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
100
9.4%
Body & Structure
96
9.0%
Steering
84
7.9%
Airbags
82
7.7%
Brakes
82
7.7%
Electrical System
76
7.1%