Mercedes Benz 320 vs Pontiac Aztek
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 320 | Pontiac Aztek |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 332 | 829 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2002 | 2001–2005 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.5% | 11.9% |
Mercedes Benz 320 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
95
28.6%
Engine & Cooling
30
9.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
27
8.1%
Airbags
25
7.5%
Steering
19
5.7%
Brakes
19
5.7%
Lights
19
5.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.1%
Pontiac Aztek by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
129
15.6%
Electrical System
120
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
94
11.3%
Brakes
84
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
55
6.6%
Suspension
52
6.3%
Equipment & Accessories
41
4.9%
Airbags
38
4.6%