Mercedes Benz CL Class vs Dodge Charger EV
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 CL Class | Dodge Charger EV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 52 | 130 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2004 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | — |
| Best model year | 2004 | — |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 8 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 78.8% | 9.2% |
Mercedes Benz CL Class by year
What breaks
Suspension
9
17.3%
Electrical System
7
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
5
9.6%
Airbags
4
7.7%
Lights
4
7.7%
Seat Belts
4
7.7%
Tires
3
5.8%
Seats
3
5.8%
Dodge Charger EV by year
What breaks
Electrical System
41
31.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
11.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
10.8%
Brakes
12
9.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
9
6.9%
Engine & Cooling
8
6.2%
Other & Unspecified
4
3.1%