Mercedes Benz CL600 vs Suzuki GSX-R600
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 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 47 | 116 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2005 | 1997–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.5% | 50% |
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%
Suzuki GSX-R600 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
38
32.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
25.9%
Engine & Cooling
13
11.2%
Brakes
9
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
6.0%
Body & Structure
6
5.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
3.4%
Lights
3
2.6%