Mercedes Benz R500 vs Mini Clubman
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 R500 | Mini Clubman |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 42 | 104 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2008 | 2012–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2016 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 31% | 14.4% |
Mercedes Benz R500 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
14.3%
Steering
6
14.3%
Suspension
6
14.3%
Electrical System
5
11.9%
Seats
4
9.5%
Brakes
3
7.1%
Airbags
2
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.8%
Mini Clubman by year
What breaks
Electrical System
22
21.2%
Lights
15
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
13
12.5%
Brakes
13
12.5%
Other & Unspecified
12
11.5%
Airbags
9
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
7.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
3.8%