Mercedes Benz S 500 vs Jaguar XJS
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 S 500 | Jaguar XJS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 43 | 107 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 1978–2002 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 24.3% |
Mercedes Benz S 500 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
13
30.2%
Electrical System
8
18.6%
Brakes
3
7.0%
Body & Structure
3
7.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
7.0%
Tires
3
7.0%
Engine & Cooling
2
4.7%
Jaguar XJS by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
29
27.1%
Electrical System
14
13.1%
Seat Belts
10
9.3%
Brakes
9
8.4%
Engine & Cooling
8
7.5%
Body & Structure
6
5.6%
Suspension
5
4.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
4.7%