Mitsubishi Outlander Phev vs Mercedes Benz 420
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 | Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | Mercedes Benz 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 37 | 91 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2025 | 1986–1999 |
| Worst model year | — | 1997 |
| Best model year | — | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.3% | 17.6% |
Mitsubishi Outlander Phev by year
What breaks
Brakes
6
16.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
16.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
13.5%
Electrical System
5
13.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
8.1%
Other & Unspecified
3
8.1%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
5.4%
Mercedes Benz 420 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
15
16.5%
Suspension
13
14.3%
Brakes
7
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
6
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.5%
Equipment & Accessories
4
4.4%