Mercedes Benz CL500 vs Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2
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 | Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 64 | 160 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2006 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.6% | 3.1% |
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%
Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 by year
What breaks
Steering
33
20.6%
Suspension
25
15.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
20
12.5%
Electrical System
18
11.3%
Engine & Cooling
14
8.8%
Airbags
10
6.3%
Stability & Traction Control
7
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
3.8%