Mercedes Benz M Class vs Kawasaki KLR650
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 M Class | Kawasaki KLR650 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 93 | 229 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2008 | 1993–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Lights |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.1% | 0.9% |
Mercedes Benz M Class by year
What breaks
Steering
19
20.4%
Engine & Cooling
11
11.8%
Electrical System
11
11.8%
Brakes
10
10.8%
Stability & Traction Control
8
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.4%
Seat Belts
4
4.3%
Kawasaki KLR650 by year
What breaks
Lights
87
38.0%
Engine & Cooling
69
30.1%
Steering
18
7.9%
Suspension
13
5.7%
Body & Structure
11
4.8%
Electrical System
9
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
3.1%
Equipment & Accessories
3
1.3%