Saturn Astra vs Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
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 | Saturn Astra | Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 194 | 480 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 2008–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2016 |
| Best model year | — | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 20 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Saturn Astra by year
What breaks
Airbags
97
50.0%
Electrical System
22
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
9.8%
Engine & Cooling
10
5.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
4.1%
Steering
6
3.1%
Other & Unspecified
6
3.1%
Body & Structure
5
2.6%
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
66
13.8%
Airbags
62
12.9%
Stability & Traction Control
54
11.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
53
11.0%
Electrical System
41
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
6.5%
Other & Unspecified
28
5.8%
Wheels
27
5.6%