Mercedes Benz GLE 350 vs Lexus IS
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 GLE 350 | Lexus IS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 339 | 815 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2024 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 68 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Mercedes Benz GLE 350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
69
20.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
45
13.3%
Electrical System
44
13.0%
Other & Unspecified
41
12.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
6.5%
Brakes
19
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
4.1%
Lexus IS by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
148
18.2%
Other & Unspecified
116
14.2%
Airbags
115
14.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
95
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
78
9.6%
Electrical System
45
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.5%
Steering
34
4.2%