Mercedes Benz CLS550 vs Mazda 323
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 | Mazda 323 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 82 | 204 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 1986–1995 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | — |
| Best model year | 2006 | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 15.7% |
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%
Mazda 323 by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
111
54.4%
Engine & Cooling
23
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
7.8%
Brakes
7
3.4%
Electrical System
6
2.9%
Suspension
6
2.9%
Steering
5
2.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
2.5%