Mercedes Benz GLE 450 vs Volkswagen Cabrio
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 450 | Volkswagen Cabrio |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 122 | 302 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2024 | 1989–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 34 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 27 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.4% | 27.5% |
Mercedes Benz GLE 450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
29
23.8%
Engine & Cooling
26
21.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
9.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
4.1%
Brakes
3
2.5%
Volkswagen Cabrio by year
What breaks
Electrical System
51
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
36
11.9%
Brakes
29
9.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
8.6%
Airbags
22
7.3%
Body & Structure
20
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
6.0%