Mercedes Benz CLK320 vs Mazda CX-30
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 | Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 160 | 393 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2009 | 2020–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 50 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30% | 18.8% |
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%
Mazda CX-30 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
68
17.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
58
14.8%
Other & Unspecified
47
12.0%
Electrical System
46
11.7%
Brakes
34
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
21
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.1%
Airbags
15
3.8%