Mercedes Benz ML350 vs Mercury Mystique
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 ML350 | Mercury Mystique |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 604 | 1,510 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2015 | 1994–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 60 | 76 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 61 |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 69 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.7% | 13.7% |
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
139
23.0%
Engine & Cooling
76
12.6%
Electrical System
72
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
56
9.3%
Other & Unspecified
45
7.5%
Brakes
40
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
5.0%
Steering
23
3.8%
Mercury Mystique by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
250
16.6%
Electrical System
204
13.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
151
10.0%
Suspension
128
8.5%
Brakes
125
8.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
92
6.1%
Body & Structure
76
5.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
76
5.0%