Mercedes Benz CLK430 vs Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer
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 CLK430 | Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 50 | 123 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2003 | 2009–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10% | 0% |
Mercedes Benz CLK430 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
12
24.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
22.0%
Engine & Cooling
6
12.0%
Body & Structure
4
8.0%
Brakes
3
6.0%
Airbags
2
4.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
4.0%
Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
123
100.0%