Mercedes Benz CLK430 vs Yamaha Road Star Warrior
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 | Yamaha Road Star Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 50 | 125 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2003 | 2002–2004 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10% | 1.6% |
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%
Yamaha Road Star Warrior by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
94
75.2%
Engine & Cooling
11
8.8%
Electrical System
7
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
3.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
2.4%
Other & Unspecified
3
2.4%
Brakes
2
1.6%
Stability & Traction Control
1
0.8%