Mercedes Benz S 580 vs Nissan Titan XD
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 | Nissan Titan XD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 116 | 289 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2024 | 2016–2023 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.1% | 4.8% |
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%
Nissan Titan XD by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
132
45.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
43
14.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
11.1%
Electrical System
23
8.0%
Other & Unspecified
14
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
3.1%
Steering
8
2.8%
Body & Structure
7
2.4%