Mercedes Benz M Class vs Audi E-Tron
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 M Class | Audi E-Tron |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 93 | 229 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2008 | 2019–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.1% | 10.9% |
Mercedes Benz M Class by year
What breaks
Steering
19
20.4%
Engine & Cooling
11
11.8%
Electrical System
11
11.8%
Brakes
10
10.8%
Stability & Traction Control
8
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.4%
Seat Belts
4
4.3%
Audi E-Tron by year
What breaks
Electrical System
78
34.1%
Other & Unspecified
32
14.0%
Engine & Cooling
22
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
9.6%
Brakes
17
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
7.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
16
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
2.6%