Mercedes Benz GLC 300 vs Ford Five Hundred
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 GLC 300 | Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 624 | 1,527 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2025 | 2004–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 87 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 26 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.5% | 8.8% |
Mercedes Benz GLC 300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
126
20.2%
Electrical System
105
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
74
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
52
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
33
5.3%
Lights
33
5.3%
Body & Structure
26
4.2%
Ford Five Hundred by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
305
20.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
292
19.1%
Engine & Cooling
208
13.6%
Electrical System
168
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
118
7.7%
Brakes
99
6.5%
Body & Structure
59
3.9%
Other & Unspecified
44
2.9%