Mercedes Benz S 580 vs Honda VTX1300
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 VTX1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 112 | 279 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 2003–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.8% | 6.5% |
Mercedes Benz S 580 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
21
18.8%
Electrical System
17
15.2%
Engine & Cooling
15
13.4%
Brakes
10
8.9%
Tires
8
7.1%
Wheels
8
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.4%
Honda VTX1300 by year
What breaks
Steering
127
45.5%
Suspension
58
20.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
5.7%
Electrical System
15
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
5.4%
Wheels
13
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
4.3%
Other & Unspecified
7
2.5%