Mercedes Benz 560 vs Dodge Pickup
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 560 | Dodge Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 54 | 133 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1994 | 1976–2002 |
| Worst model year | — | 1996 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 66.7% | 9% |
Mercedes Benz 560 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
31.5%
Engine & Cooling
8
14.8%
Airbags
7
13.0%
Brakes
5
9.3%
Electrical System
3
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
3.7%
Dodge Pickup by year
What breaks
Brakes
28
21.1%
Body & Structure
14
10.5%
Suspension
14
10.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
9.8%
Engine & Cooling
11
8.3%
Tires
10
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
6.8%
Steering
8
6.0%