Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4MATIC vs Chevrolet Prizm
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 GLS 450 4MATIC | Chevrolet Prizm |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 79 | 195 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2025 | 1990–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 36 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29.1% | 32.3% |
Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4MATIC by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
17
21.5%
Other & Unspecified
11
13.9%
Electrical System
10
12.7%
Engine & Cooling
9
11.4%
Brakes
8
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.1%
Wheels
4
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
3.8%
Chevrolet Prizm by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
39
20.0%
Airbags
28
14.4%
Electrical System
18
9.2%
Tires
13
6.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
11
5.6%
Lights
10
5.1%
Seat Belts
10
5.1%
Brakes
9
4.6%