Dodge W250 vs Mercedes Benz CLS550
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 W250 | Mercedes Benz CLS550 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 34 | 84 |
| Model years covered | 1983–1994 | 2006–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.7% | 7.1% |
Dodge W250 by year
What breaks
Brakes
9
26.5%
Steering
7
20.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
8.8%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
5.9%
Electrical System
2
5.9%
Body & Structure
2
5.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
5.9%
Mercedes Benz CLS550 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
34
40.5%
Engine & Cooling
6
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.1%
Electrical System
6
7.1%
Suspension
6
7.1%
Airbags
5
6.0%
Brakes
5
6.0%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.8%