Mercedes Benz CLS550 vs Nissan 200SX
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 | Nissan 200SX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 84 | 209 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 1983–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.1% | 27.8% |
Mercedes Benz CLS550 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
34
40.5%
Engine & Cooling
6
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.1%
Electrical System
6
7.1%
Suspension
6
7.1%
Airbags
5
6.0%
Brakes
5
6.0%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.8%
Nissan 200SX by year
What breaks
Airbags
48
23.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
10.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
21
10.0%
Engine & Cooling
18
8.6%
Brakes
17
8.1%
Electrical System
13
6.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
5.7%
Seat Belts
11
5.3%