Mercedes Benz GLS450 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
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 GLS450 | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 102 | 247 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2021 | 2013–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2015 |
| Best model year | — | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.5% | 14.6% |
Mercedes Benz GLS450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
23
22.5%
Other & Unspecified
16
15.7%
Engine & Cooling
12
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
8.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
8
7.8%
Lights
6
5.9%
Steering
4
3.9%
Seats
4
3.9%
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen by year
What breaks
Electrical System
37
15.0%
Airbags
37
15.0%
Other & Unspecified
32
13.0%
Suspension
28
11.3%
Engine & Cooling
27
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
23
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
5.7%
Body & Structure
14
5.7%