Mercedes Benz CL600 vs Acura Acura
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 CL600 | Acura Acura |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 47 | 116 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2005 | 1987–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 1999 |
| Best model year | — | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.5% | 30.2% |
Mercedes Benz CL600 by year
What breaks
Suspension
17
36.2%
Engine & Cooling
7
14.9%
Electrical System
5
10.6%
Brakes
3
6.4%
Body & Structure
3
6.4%
Lights
3
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
6.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
4.3%
Acura Acura by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
20.7%
Engine & Cooling
11
9.5%
Airbags
10
8.6%
Brakes
10
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
6.9%
Equipment & Accessories
7
6.0%
Electrical System
6
5.2%
Body & Structure
6
5.2%