Mercedes Benz M Class vs Lexus GX
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 | Lexus GX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 93 | 232 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2008 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.1% | 11.2% |
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%
Lexus GX by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
35
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
34
14.7%
Airbags
19
8.2%
Electrical System
18
7.8%
Engine & Cooling
16
6.9%
Brakes
16
6.9%
Suspension
16
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
5.2%