Mercedes Benz R350 vs Mercury Tracer
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 R350 | Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 307 | 754 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2012 | 1988–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 93 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 60 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.4% | 30.1% |
Mercedes Benz R350 by year
What breaks
Suspension
55
17.9%
Engine & Cooling
54
17.6%
Airbags
40
13.0%
Electrical System
27
8.8%
Brakes
23
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
6.5%
Seats
20
6.5%
Steering
17
5.5%
Mercury Tracer by year
What breaks
Electrical System
99
13.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
84
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
83
11.0%
Airbags
76
10.1%
Brakes
67
8.9%
Seat Belts
64
8.5%
Suspension
48
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
43
5.7%