Mercedes Benz SL vs Hyundai Equus
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 | Hyundai Equus |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 139 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2011 | 2011–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.8% | 11.5% |
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%
Hyundai Equus by year
What breaks
Suspension
24
17.3%
Brakes
16
11.5%
Electrical System
15
10.8%
Lights
10
7.2%
Engine & Cooling
9
6.5%
Seats
9
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
5.8%
Other & Unspecified
8
5.8%