FaultScore

Mercedes Benz M Class vs GMC Envoy XUV

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 GMC Envoy XUV
Complaints on file 93 231
Model years covered 1998–2008 2003–2005
Worst model year 2003
Best model year 1999
Crashes reported 6 5
Fires reported 3 2
Injuries reported 6 6
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Steering Electrical System
Share of complaints involving harm 16.1% 5.6%

Mercedes Benz M Class by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

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%

GMC Envoy XUV by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 18 7.8%
Engine & Cooling 12 5.2%
Airbags 12 5.2%
Body & Structure 10 4.3%
Doors, Latches & Locks 10 4.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 8 3.5%