Mercedes Benz R500 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 42 | 104 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2008 | 2018–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 31% | 40.4% |
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%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross by year
What breaks
Electrical System
17
16.3%
Other & Unspecified
12
11.5%
Airbags
11
10.6%
Brakes
11
10.6%
Engine & Cooling
9
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
8.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
9
8.7%
Steering
7
6.7%