Mercedes Benz GLE350 vs Toyota Tercel
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 GLE350 | Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 156 | 389 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2017 | 1982–2000 |
| Worst model year | — | 1993 |
| Best model year | — | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 105 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 75 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.9% | 51.9% |
Mercedes Benz GLE350 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
27
17.3%
Other & Unspecified
25
16.0%
Electrical System
20
12.8%
Steering
15
9.6%
Engine & Cooling
12
7.7%
Lights
11
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
5.8%
Brakes
8
5.1%
Toyota Tercel by year
What breaks
Airbags
82
21.1%
Seat Belts
53
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
52
13.4%
Brakes
31
8.0%
Electrical System
24
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
4.9%
Tires
18
4.6%