Toyota VAN vs Mercedes Benz GL350
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 | Toyota VAN | Mercedes Benz GL350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 41 | 102 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1994 | 2010–2017 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 48.8% | 13.7% |
Toyota VAN by year
What breaks
Electrical System
8
19.5%
Brakes
8
19.5%
Engine & Cooling
7
17.1%
Steering
6
14.6%
Seat Belts
5
12.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.9%
Doors, Latches & Locks
2
4.9%
Body & Structure
1
2.4%
Mercedes Benz GL350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
28
27.5%
Engine & Cooling
22
21.6%
Brakes
9
8.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
7.8%
Other & Unspecified
7
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
4.9%
Steering
3
2.9%
Suspension
3
2.9%