Honda CMX250C vs Mercedes Benz CLK320
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 | Honda CMX250C | Mercedes Benz CLK320 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 64 | 160 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2009 | 1999–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.4% | 30% |
Honda CMX250C by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
41
64.1%
Engine & Cooling
6
9.4%
Brakes
3
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
4.7%
Steering
2
3.1%
Suspension
2
3.1%
Lights
2
3.1%
Equipment & Accessories
2
3.1%
Mercedes Benz CLK320 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
31
19.4%
Airbags
20
12.5%
Seat Belts
13
8.1%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.9%
Body & Structure
11
6.9%
Tires
10
6.3%
Other & Unspecified
9
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
5.0%