Mercedes Benz SL550 vs Lexus TX
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 SL550 | Lexus TX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 46 | 114 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2024 |
| Best model year | — | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.9% | 10.5% |
Mercedes Benz SL550 by year
What breaks
Brakes
17
37.0%
Electrical System
6
13.0%
Tires
5
10.9%
Wheels
4
8.7%
Body & Structure
3
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
2
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
4.3%
Steering
2
4.3%
Lexus TX by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
22
19.3%
Airbags
18
15.8%
Electrical System
12
10.5%
Body & Structure
9
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
7.0%
Engine & Cooling
7
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
6.1%
Seats
5
4.4%