Mercedes Benz S 580 vs Honda Clarity Plug-In 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 580 | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 116 | 290 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2024 | 2017–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.1% | 11.7% |
Mercedes Benz S 580 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
17.2%
Electrical System
18
15.5%
Engine & Cooling
15
12.9%
Brakes
10
8.6%
Tires
9
7.8%
Wheels
9
7.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.2%
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
51
17.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
41
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
37
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
29
10.0%
Electrical System
28
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
7.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
5.2%