Mercedes Benz ML500 vs Buick Encore 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 ML500 | Buick Encore GX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 141 | 348 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2007 | 2020–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.5% | 5.7% |
Mercedes Benz ML500 by year
What breaks
Steering
22
15.6%
Brakes
22
15.6%
Electrical System
20
14.2%
Seats
14
9.9%
Engine & Cooling
12
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
6
4.3%
Buick Encore GX by year
What breaks
Electrical System
60
17.2%
Engine & Cooling
53
15.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
51
14.7%
Other & Unspecified
48
13.8%
Brakes
37
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
20
5.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
5.7%
Steering
12
3.4%