Mercedes Benz S600 vs Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
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 | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 95 | 237 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2007 | 2008–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.5% | 7.6% |
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%
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen by year
What breaks
Electrical System
39
16.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
14.3%
Suspension
24
10.1%
Brakes
23
9.7%
Engine & Cooling
21
8.9%
Airbags
21
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
21
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%