Mercedes Benz S 500 vs Subaru Loyale
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 | Subaru Loyale |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 43 | 107 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 1989–1994 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 15.9% |
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%
Subaru Loyale by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
34
31.8%
Seat Belts
14
13.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
12.1%
Electrical System
6
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
4.7%
Tires
5
4.7%
Equipment & Accessories
5
4.7%