Mercedes Benz GLS 450 vs Volkswagen NEW Beetle
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 | Volkswagen NEW Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 107 | 262 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2020 | 1998–2006 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.6% | 15.6% |
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%
Volkswagen NEW Beetle by year
What breaks
Electrical System
46
17.6%
Engine & Cooling
31
11.8%
Lights
29
11.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
27
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
8.8%
Airbags
19
7.3%
Brakes
17
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.6%