Mercedes Benz S 580 vs Saturn Saturn
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 | Saturn Saturn |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 112 | 280 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 1991–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 1994 |
| Best model year | — | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.8% | 26.8% |
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%
Saturn Saturn by year
What breaks
Electrical System
38
13.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
29
10.4%
Brakes
29
10.4%
Seats
28
10.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
9.6%
Airbags
24
8.6%
Seat Belts
18
6.4%
Suspension
11
3.9%