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Fewest Reported Complaints: Sedans (2012–2016)

Ranked by NHTSA complaint volume vs peers across 353 model-years of federal data.

Ranked from NHTSA and EPA federal data — not adjusted for sales volume.

  1. 1

    2014 Lexus LS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 90% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    19

    Watch for: service brakes complaints

  2. 2

    2014 Mercedes CLS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 90% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    Not on record

    Watch for: power train complaints

  3. 3

    2013 Volvo C70

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 88% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    22

    Watch for: structure complaints

  4. 4

    2014 Porsche Panamera

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 87% of peers

    Complaints

    13

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    22

    Watch for: power train complaints

  5. 5

    2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 87% of peers

    Complaints

    12

    Crash

    MPG

    26

    Watch for: power train complaints

  6. 6

    2014 Acura TL

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 86% of peers

    Complaints

    17

    Crash

    MPG

    21

    Watch for: air bags complaints

  7. 7

    2014 Audi S4

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 86% of peers

    Complaints

    17

    Crash

    MPG

    20.5

    Watch for: steering complaints

  8. 8

    2014 Cadillac ELR

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 86% of peers

    Complaints

    17

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    33

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  9. 9

    2013 Lexus IS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 85% of peers

    Complaints

    13

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    22

    Watch for: air bags complaints

  10. 10

    2013 Mini Clubman

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 85% of peers

    Complaints

    13

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    Not on record

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  11. 11

    2013 Porsche Panamera

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 85% of peers

    Complaints

    13

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    21

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  12. 12

    2012 Volvo C30

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 84% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    24

    Watch for: vehicle speed control complaints

  13. 13

    2015 Acura RLX

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 83% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    MPG

    23

    Watch for: steering complaints

  14. 14

    2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 82% of peers

    Complaints

    13

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    112

    Watch for: service brakes complaints

  15. 15

    2015 Cadillac XTS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 81% of peers

    Complaints

    13

    Crash

    MPG

    21

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  16. 16

    2014 Lexus CT

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 81% of peers

    Complaints

    20

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    42

    Watch for: service brakes complaints

  17. 17

    2016 Kia K900

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 81% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    19

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  18. 18

    2012 Mercedes S-Class

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 81% of peers

    Complaints

    14

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    Not on record

    Watch for: fuel/propulsion system complaints

  19. 19

    2013 Lexus LS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 81% of peers

    Complaints

    14

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    19

    Watch for: service brakes complaints

  20. 20

    2015 Infiniti Q70

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 80% of peers

    Complaints

    14

    Crash

    MPG

    20

    Watch for: power train complaints

  21. 21

    2016 Cadillac CT6

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 80% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    25

    Watch for: power train complaints

  22. 22

    2014 Mitsubishi Lancer

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 80% of peers

    Complaints

    23

    Crash

    MPG

    26

    Watch for: power train complaints

  23. 23

    2012 Lincoln MKS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 79% of peers

    Complaints

    16

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    20

    Watch for: steering complaints

  24. 24

    2013 Mazda Mazda6

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 79% of peers

    Complaints

    22

    Crash

    MPG

    Not on record

    Watch for: exterior lighting complaints

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Common questions

What is the lowest-complaint 2012–2016 sedan?

By our reading of the federal data, the 2014 Lexus LS tops this list. Open its verdict page for the full complaint, recall and crash record before you buy.

How is this ranking put together?

We rank the 24 matching model years by NHTSA complaint volume measured against segment peers, using public NHTSA and EPA data. Figures are not adjusted for sales volume and update on scheduled source refreshes.

This list is generated from NHTSA complaint, recall and crash-test data and EPA fuel-economy data; it is not sales-adjusted and updates on scheduled source refreshes.