Polaris Slingshot vs Mercedes Benz GLE 350
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 | Polaris Slingshot | Mercedes Benz GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 138 | 339 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2023 | 2018–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29% | 14.2% |
Polaris Slingshot by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
13.8%
Brakes
15
10.9%
Electrical System
14
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
11
8.0%
Steering
11
8.0%
Suspension
11
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
6.5%
Mercedes Benz GLE 350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
69
20.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
45
13.3%
Electrical System
44
13.0%
Other & Unspecified
41
12.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
6.5%
Brakes
19
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
4.1%