Mercedes Benz S500 vs Eagle Vision
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 S500 | Eagle Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 274 | 681 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2007 | 1992–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.7% | 11.7% |
Mercedes Benz S500 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
96
35.0%
Lights
45
16.4%
Suspension
27
9.9%
Engine & Cooling
19
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
5.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.4%
Brakes
11
4.0%
Steering
7
2.6%
Eagle Vision by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
115
16.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
107
15.7%
Steering
72
10.6%
Engine & Cooling
62
9.1%
Brakes
53
7.8%
Suspension
44
6.5%
Electrical System
43
6.3%
Equipment & Accessories
33
4.8%