Mercedes turning around the quality issue?



ADAC Breakdown Statistics for 2004: Mercedes Models Demonstrate Their Reliability

Stuttgart, Apr 28, 2005

Mercedes-Benz is one of the winners in this year’s compilation of breakdown statistics by the German motorists’ association ADAC. The brand’s passenger cars received top marks in three automotive categories.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class was the winner in the “Lower Mid-Range” category, making it the most reliable compact car on Germany’s roads, according to the breakdown statistics compiled by ADAC. The average breakdown rate for the 2004 models of the A-Class was only 2.3 per thousand.

Equally impressive was the performance of the M-Class, which won top honours in the “Off-Roader” category. The average breakdown rate for the 2004 models of the M-Class was only 2.5 per thousand.

The experts at ADAC were especially pleased by the models of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the S-Class, whose extremely low breakdown rates won them top spots in the “Upper Mid-Range/Luxury Class” category.


SteveSteve - 4/29/2005 10:14:55 AM
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For an interesting read, check out J.D. Powers numbers on "Defects in the first year of ownership per hundred new vehicles sold." Defects are much more relevant than vaguely-defined "break-downs."

Last time I looked at the numbers, Mercedes was not doing too well. BMW was 173% worse than the industry average.


SteveSteve - 4/29/2005 10:14:55 AM
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For an interesting read, check out J.D. Powers numbers on "Defects in the first year of ownership per hundred new vehicles sold." Defects are much more relevant than vaguely-defined "break-downs."

Last time I looked at the numbers, Mercedes was not doing too well. BMW was 173% worse than the industry average.


DiamondJimDiamondJim - 4/29/2005 12:33:34 PM
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"I did purchase a three-year warranty extension when I got the car, but I'd recommend it for ANY car."

How much is a 3 year warranty extension? and does it cover EVERYTHING?


Homer008Homer008 - 4/30/2005 3:32:16 PM
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just shows you how horrible German engineers are...they suck! Dumb and Dumber...thats all and it shows on their products!~


Homer008Homer008 - 4/30/2005 3:32:16 PM
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just shows you how horrible German engineers are...they suck! Dumb and Dumber...thats all and it shows on their products!~


Matthew1Matthew1 - 4/30/2005 7:46:30 PM
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your remark is laughable. Get a clue, get a haircut, and get a real job.


Matthew1Matthew1 - 5/2/2005 12:22:04 AM
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I don't believe I have been telling people to get a job, but then again, I cannot remember everything I type. As for the remark you are commenting on, that is taken from a song.

I just cannot stand people who use their fingers to type such absolute c--p.


Homer008Homer008 - 5/11/2005 4:11:29 PM
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Most Reliable-------------Least reliable
---------------Small Cars---------------
Honda Civic----------------VW Golf
Toyota Corolla------------ VW Jetta (4-Cyl)
Toyota Echo-------------- VW New Beetle
---------------Midsized Cars------------
Acura RL ------------------ Audi A6 3.0
Buick Regal--------------- BMW 7-series
Infiniti I35------------------- Cadillac CTS
Infiniti Q45------------------ Jaguar S-Type
Lexus ES330 ---------------Jaguar X-Type
Lexus GS300/GS430---------Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Lexus IS300 ---------------Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Lexus LS430----------------Pontiac Bonneville
Mazda 6
Nissan Maxima
Toyota Camry
Toyota Avalon
--------------Sporty Cars-------------------
Acura RSX -------------------Chevrolet Corvette
Honda S2000---------------- Mercedes-Bens SLK
Mazda MX-Miata----------- Mini Cooper
---------------SUVS-------------------------
Acura MDX -------------------Cadillac Escalade
Honda CR-V -----------------Chevrolet Blazer
Honda Element--------------Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Infiniti FX ----------------------Ford Expedition
Lexus RX300-----------------GMC Envoy
Mitsubishi Montero---------Hummer H2
Mitsubishi Montero Sport--Jeep Grand Cherokee
Nissan Pathfinder-----------Land Rover Discovery
Totota 4Runner(V-8)--------Land Rover Freelander
Toyota Highlander-----------Lincoln Navigator
Toyota Land Cruiser-------- Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Toyota RAV 4----------------- Oldsmobile Bravada
----------------------------------- Saturn VUE
------------------------------------ Toyota 4Runner (V6)
------------------------------------ Volvo XC90
-----------------Minivans-----------------------
Toyota Sienna----------------Chevrolet Astro
------------------------------------GMC Safari
-----------------Pickups------------------------
Toyota Tundra-----------------Chevrolet S-10 (V6,4wd)
--------------------------------------GMC Sonoma(V-6,4wd)
---------------------------------------Subaru Baja



Homer008Homer008 - 5/11/2005 4:11:29 PM
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Most Reliable-------------Least reliable
---------------Small Cars---------------
Honda Civic----------------VW Golf
Toyota Corolla------------ VW Jetta (4-Cyl)
Toyota Echo-------------- VW New Beetle
---------------Midsized Cars------------
Acura RL ------------------ Audi A6 3.0
Buick Regal--------------- BMW 7-series
Infiniti I35------------------- Cadillac CTS
Infiniti Q45------------------ Jaguar S-Type
Lexus ES330 ---------------Jaguar X-Type
Lexus GS300/GS430---------Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Lexus IS300 ---------------Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Lexus LS430----------------Pontiac Bonneville
Mazda 6
Nissan Maxima
Toyota Camry
Toyota Avalon
--------------Sporty Cars-------------------
Acura RSX -------------------Chevrolet Corvette
Honda S2000---------------- Mercedes-Bens SLK
Mazda MX-Miata----------- Mini Cooper
---------------SUVS-------------------------
Acura MDX -------------------Cadillac Escalade
Honda CR-V -----------------Chevrolet Blazer
Honda Element--------------Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Infiniti FX ----------------------Ford Expedition
Lexus RX300-----------------GMC Envoy
Mitsubishi Montero---------Hummer H2
Mitsubishi Montero Sport--Jeep Grand Cherokee
Nissan Pathfinder-----------Land Rover Discovery
Totota 4Runner(V-8)--------Land Rover Freelander
Toyota Highlander-----------Lincoln Navigator
Toyota Land Cruiser-------- Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Toyota RAV 4----------------- Oldsmobile Bravada
----------------------------------- Saturn VUE
------------------------------------ Toyota 4Runner (V6)
------------------------------------ Volvo XC90
-----------------Minivans-----------------------
Toyota Sienna----------------Chevrolet Astro
------------------------------------GMC Safari
-----------------Pickups------------------------
Toyota Tundra-----------------Chevrolet S-10 (V6,4wd)
--------------------------------------GMC Sonoma(V-6,4wd)
---------------------------------------Subaru Baja



Homer008Homer008 - 5/15/2005 12:37:24 AM
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Actually Aero..Mercedes quality issue started way back in 96! Almost 10 years ago!
If you read and did some homework..you would findout that European car makers (yes including Mercedes) actually are falling even further off the chart for 2005 year on the quality issues. Infact if you look at the top 10 most reliable cars for current year its all Japanese and Korean cars. On the flipside..if you go see the worst cars built..Bottom 10 were all European cars, including $100,000 Mercedes! and BMW! Its a trend and believe me...its not a new trend. Its been a heritage for almost 10 years! So, I say again folks! Don't keep the stones unturned!


Homer008Homer008 - 5/15/2005 12:37:24 AM
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Actually Aero..Mercedes quality issue started way back in 96! Almost 10 years ago!
If you read and did some homework..you would findout that European car makers (yes including Mercedes) actually are falling even further off the chart for 2005 year on the quality issues. Infact if you look at the top 10 most reliable cars for current year its all Japanese and Korean cars. On the flipside..if you go see the worst cars built..Bottom 10 were all European cars, including $100,000 Mercedes! and BMW! Its a trend and believe me...its not a new trend. Its been a heritage for almost 10 years! So, I say again folks! Don't keep the stones unturned!
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