Mercedes Benz S430 vs GMC Yukon Denali XL
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 S430 | GMC Yukon Denali XL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 282 | 684 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2006 | 2003–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.4% | 6.6% |
Mercedes Benz S430 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
106
37.6%
Lights
38
13.5%
Suspension
31
11.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
5.0%
Body & Structure
11
3.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
3.5%
Engine & Cooling
7
2.5%
GMC Yukon Denali XL by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
119
17.4%
Airbags
100
14.6%
Electrical System
77
11.3%
Body & Structure
68
9.9%
Lights
60
8.8%
Brakes
56
8.2%
Engine & Cooling
53
7.7%
Stability & Traction Control
35
5.1%