Mercedes Benz CL500 vs Plymouth Colt
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 | Plymouth Colt |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 64 | 157 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2006 | 1986–1993 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.6% | 6.4% |
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%
Plymouth Colt by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
120
76.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
5.1%
Electrical System
7
4.5%
Engine & Cooling
6
3.8%
Lights
3
1.9%
Seats
3
1.9%
Body & Structure
2
1.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
1.3%