Mercedes Benz S 500 vs Lincoln Mark
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 | Lincoln Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 43 | 106 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 1984–1999 |
| Worst model year | — | 1996 |
| Best model year | — | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Lights |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 11.3% |
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%
Lincoln Mark by year
What breaks
Lights
18
17.0%
Electrical System
14
13.2%
Steering
11
10.4%
Brakes
11
10.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
7.5%
Body & Structure
7
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
7
6.6%