Mercedes Benz CLK Class vs Lexus ES 350
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 CLK Class | Lexus ES 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 40 | 100 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2006 | 2007–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15% | 3% |
Mercedes Benz CLK Class by year
What breaks
Electrical System
8
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
17.5%
Engine & Cooling
5
12.5%
Tires
4
10.0%
Seat Belts
3
7.5%
Airbags
2
5.0%
Body & Structure
2
5.0%
Lights
2
5.0%
Lexus ES 350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
64
64.0%
Other & Unspecified
9
9.0%
Body & Structure
7
7.0%
Electrical System
6
6.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
3.0%
Engine & Cooling
2
2.0%
Steering
2
2.0%
Brakes
2
2.0%