Mercedes Benz SL vs Buick Envista
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 SL | Buick Envista |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 139 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2011 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.8% | 8.6% |
Mercedes Benz SL by year
What breaks
Electrical System
30
52.6%
Brakes
4
7.0%
Suspension
3
5.3%
Stability & Traction Control
3
5.3%
Equipment & Accessories
3
5.3%
Engine & Cooling
2
3.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.5%
Steering
2
3.5%
Buick Envista by year
What breaks
Electrical System
40
28.8%
Other & Unspecified
26
18.7%
Engine & Cooling
14
10.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
11
7.9%
Brakes
10
7.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
5.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
4.3%
Steering
5
3.6%