Jeep Patriot FWD vs Mercedes Benz ML350
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 | Jeep Patriot FWD | Mercedes Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 263 | 651 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2010 | 2001–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 80 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.8% | 24.3% |
Jeep Patriot FWD by year
What breaks
Suspension
64
24.3%
Body & Structure
38
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
25
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
9.5%
Steering
22
8.4%
Electrical System
16
6.1%
Other & Unspecified
13
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
4.2%
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
13.2%
Electrical System
86
13.2%
Steering
74
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
72
11.1%
Seats
62
9.5%
Airbags
61
9.4%
Brakes
47
7.2%
Lights
28
4.3%