Dodge Sprinter vs Mercedes Benz GL450
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 | Dodge Sprinter | Mercedes Benz GL450 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 115 | 281 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2007 | 2010–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2011 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.7% | 11.7% |
Dodge Sprinter by year
What breaks
Airbags
30
26.1%
Tires
24
20.9%
Engine & Cooling
17
14.8%
Electrical System
7
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
5.2%
Body & Structure
6
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
3.5%
Mercedes Benz GL450 by year
What breaks
Airbags
78
27.8%
Brakes
31
11.0%
Suspension
31
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
9.6%
Electrical System
24
8.5%
Other & Unspecified
20
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
5.3%
Seats
13
4.6%