Mercedes Benz CL500 vs Chevrolet Captiva Sport
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 CL500 | Chevrolet Captiva Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 64 | 157 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2006 | 2012–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.6% | 7.6% |
Mercedes Benz CL500 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
19
29.7%
Suspension
15
23.4%
Lights
6
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
7.8%
Brakes
4
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.7%
Airbags
2
3.1%
Seat Belts
2
3.1%
Chevrolet Captiva Sport by year
What breaks
Electrical System
47
29.9%
Engine & Cooling
33
21.0%
Other & Unspecified
16
10.2%
Stability & Traction Control
13
8.3%
Steering
9
5.7%
Airbags
8
5.1%
Brakes
8
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
3.2%