Mercedes Benz SL55 vs Lexus ES Hybrid
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 SL55 | Lexus ES Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 27 | 67 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2007 | 2013–2022 |
| Worst model year | — | 2016 |
| Best model year | — | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.8% | 41.8% |
Mercedes Benz SL55 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
5
18.5%
Brakes
4
14.8%
Suspension
4
14.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
3
11.1%
Steering
2
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
3.7%
Tires
1
3.7%
Lexus ES Hybrid by year
What breaks
Brakes
9
13.4%
Other & Unspecified
9
13.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
9.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
9.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
6
9.0%
Electrical System
5
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
4
6.0%