Mercedes Benz GLS 450 vs Ford Bronco II
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 | Ford Bronco II |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 109 | 269 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2020 | 1982–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | — |
| Best model year | 2019 | — |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 87 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.2% | 58.7% |
Mercedes Benz GLS 450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
22
20.2%
Engine & Cooling
16
14.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
14
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
10
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
7.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
6.4%
Brakes
6
5.5%
Body & Structure
6
5.5%
Ford Bronco II by year
What breaks
Electrical System
61
22.7%
Engine & Cooling
39
14.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
11.2%
Brakes
21
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
7.8%
Seat Belts
18
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.3%
Body & Structure
13
4.8%