Mercedes Benz R350 vs Volkswagen Taos
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 | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 307 | 762 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2012 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.4% | 2.6% |
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%
Volkswagen Taos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
205
26.9%
Brakes
113
14.8%
Electrical System
91
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
80
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
69
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
8.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
3.8%