Mercedes Benz S 580 vs Land Rover Discovery II
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 | Land Rover Discovery II |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 112 | 279 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 1999–2004 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 52 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.8% | 36.6% |
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%
Land Rover Discovery II by year
What breaks
Brakes
72
25.8%
Engine & Cooling
69
24.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
37
13.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
5.7%
Airbags
13
4.7%
Electrical System
12
4.3%
Steering
9
3.2%
Stability & Traction Control
7
2.5%