Mercedes Benz CLK350 vs GMC Sierra Denali
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 CLK350 | GMC Sierra Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 135 | 332 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2002–2020 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.1% | 7.8% |
Mercedes Benz CLK350 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
34
25.2%
Engine & Cooling
17
12.6%
Airbags
17
12.6%
Electrical System
13
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
8.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
5.9%
Seats
6
4.4%
Lights
5
3.7%
GMC Sierra Denali by year
What breaks
Brakes
57
17.2%
Other & Unspecified
54
16.3%
Body & Structure
34
10.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
8.4%
Engine & Cooling
27
8.1%
Steering
27
8.1%
Airbags
26
7.8%
Electrical System
17
5.1%