FaultScore

Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv Mercedes Benz S 580
Complaints on file 47 116
Model years covered 2006–2007 2021–2024
Worst model year
Best model year
Crashes reported 0 4
Fires reported 1 3
Injuries reported 0 11
Deaths reported 0 3
Most complained-about part Electrical System Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
Share of complaints involving harm 2.1% 18.1%

Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv by year

06 07
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Electrical System 15 31.9%
Engine & Cooling 14 29.8%
Steering 3 6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion 3 6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain 2 4.3%
Brakes 2 4.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 4.3%
Stability & Traction Control 2 4.3%

Mercedes Benz S 580 by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

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%