Mercedes Benz S 500 vs Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
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 | Lexus HS 250 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 43 | 106 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 2010–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 34.9% |
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%
Lexus HS 250 Hybrid by year
What breaks
Suspension
31
29.2%
Brakes
23
21.7%
Electrical System
15
14.2%
Stability & Traction Control
6
5.7%
Engine & Cooling
5
4.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
4.7%
Airbags
4
3.8%
Lights
4
3.8%