Mercedes Benz CLS550 vs Dodge Dodge
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 CLS550 | Dodge Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 82 | 204 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 1964–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 22.1% |
Mercedes Benz CLS550 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
34
41.5%
Engine & Cooling
6
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.3%
Electrical System
6
7.3%
Suspension
6
7.3%
Airbags
5
6.1%
Brakes
4
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.9%
Dodge Dodge by year
What breaks
Suspension
49
24.0%
Engine & Cooling
40
19.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
19
9.3%
Brakes
17
8.3%
Steering
12
5.9%
Electrical System
10
4.9%
Equipment & Accessories
10
4.9%
Airbags
7
3.4%