Suzuki Suzuki vs Mercedes Benz S 580
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 | Suzuki Suzuki | Mercedes Benz S 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 47 | 116 |
| Model years covered | 1981–2002 | 2021–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.5% | 18.1% |
Suzuki Suzuki by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
9
19.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
17.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
8.5%
Electrical System
3
6.4%
Brakes
3
6.4%
Body & Structure
3
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
6.4%
Tires
3
6.4%
Mercedes Benz S 580 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
17.2%
Electrical System
18
15.5%
Engine & Cooling
15
12.9%
Brakes
10
8.6%
Tires
9
7.8%
Wheels
9
7.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.2%