Mercedes Benz GLC 300 vs Honda Element
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 | Honda Element |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 624 | 1,534 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2025 | 2003–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 123 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 101 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.5% | 15.6% |
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%
Honda Element by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
378
24.6%
Airbags
323
21.1%
Suspension
115
7.5%
Electrical System
112
7.3%
Body & Structure
92
6.0%
Brakes
91
5.9%
Seats
57
3.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
3.2%