Mercedes Benz GLS 450 vs Jeep Patriot FWD
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 | Jeep Patriot FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 107 | 263 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2020 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.6% | 3.8% |
Mercedes Benz GLS 450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
22
20.6%
Engine & Cooling
16
15.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
14
13.1%
Other & Unspecified
10
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
5.6%
Brakes
6
5.6%
Body & Structure
6
5.6%
Jeep Patriot FWD by year
What breaks
Suspension
64
24.3%
Body & Structure
38
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
25
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
9.5%
Steering
22
8.4%
Electrical System
16
6.1%
Other & Unspecified
13
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
4.2%