Mercedes Benz SL500 vs Polestar Polestar 2
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 SL500 | Polestar Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 308 | 755 |
| Model years covered | 1992–2009 | 2021–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 30 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.8% | 2.6% |
Mercedes Benz SL500 by year
What breaks
Suspension
64
20.8%
Electrical System
60
19.5%
Brakes
43
14.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
16
5.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
4.5%
Airbags
14
4.5%
Steering
10
3.2%
Polestar Polestar 2 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
489
64.8%
Electrical System
67
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
67
8.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
44
5.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
2.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
1.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.2%
Suspension
9
1.2%