Mercedes Benz CLK320 vs Land Rover Defender
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 CLK320 | Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 160 | 400 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2009 | 1990–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30% | 4.5% |
Mercedes Benz CLK320 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
31
19.4%
Airbags
20
12.5%
Seat Belts
13
8.1%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.9%
Body & Structure
11
6.9%
Tires
10
6.3%
Other & Unspecified
9
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
5.0%
Land Rover Defender by year
What breaks
Electrical System
97
24.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
59
14.8%
Lights
53
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
41
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.8%
Steering
26
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.0%