Mercedes Benz 240 vs Ford Aspire
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 | Mercedes Benz 240 | Ford Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 116 | 289 |
| Model years covered | 1979–2003 | 1987–1997 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 60 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 39 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 38.1% |
Mercedes Benz 240 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
19
16.4%
Engine & Cooling
13
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
6.9%
Airbags
8
6.9%
Body & Structure
8
6.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
6.9%
Brakes
7
6.0%
Ford Aspire by year
What breaks
Airbags
60
20.8%
Electrical System
35
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
10.4%
Engine & Cooling
26
9.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
20
6.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
6.6%
Brakes
18
6.2%
Steering
14
4.8%