Mercedes Benz S600 vs Saab 9-7X
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 S600 | Saab 9-7X |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 95 | 237 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2007 | 2005–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.5% | 8.4% |
Mercedes Benz S600 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
38.9%
Suspension
20
21.1%
Electrical System
17
17.9%
Lights
5
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.2%
Brakes
3
3.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.1%
Seats
2
2.1%
Saab 9-7X by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
21.9%
Lights
49
20.7%
Electrical System
43
18.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
13
5.5%
Stability & Traction Control
10
4.2%
Suspension
9
3.8%
Airbags
8
3.4%