Mercedes Benz CLS500 vs RAM 5500
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 CLS500 | RAM 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 87 | 215 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2009 | 2013–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.2% | 17.7% |
Mercedes Benz CLS500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
25
28.7%
Brakes
24
27.6%
Airbags
6
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.6%
Electrical System
4
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.6%
Wheels
4
4.6%
Engine & Cooling
3
3.4%
RAM 5500 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
51
23.7%
Brakes
42
19.5%
Wheels
20
9.3%
Engine & Cooling
18
8.4%
Electrical System
15
7.0%
Steering
14
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
6.0%
Suspension
11
5.1%