Mercedes Benz S550 vs Volkswagen Rabbit
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 S550 | Volkswagen Rabbit |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 108 | 267 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2008 | 1980–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2009 |
| Best model year | — | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 18.7% |
Mercedes Benz S550 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
13.9%
Electrical System
15
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
14
13.0%
Suspension
14
13.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
7
6.5%
Airbags
4
3.7%
Volkswagen Rabbit by year
What breaks
Brakes
60
22.5%
Electrical System
30
11.2%
Stability & Traction Control
27
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.1%
Airbags
18
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
18
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.4%
Steering
17
6.4%