Mercedes Benz ML320 vs Mercury Cougar
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 ML320 | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,087 | 2,646 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2009 | 1962–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 93 | 173 |
| Fires reported | 39 | 94 |
| Injuries reported | 83 | 129 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.8% | 15.2% |
Mercedes Benz ML320 by year
What breaks
Brakes
151
13.9%
Steering
150
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
133
12.2%
Electrical System
93
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
85
7.8%
Stability & Traction Control
67
6.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
5.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
56
5.2%
Mercury Cougar by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
450
17.0%
Electrical System
342
12.9%
Brakes
299
11.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
238
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
177
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
164
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
141
5.3%
Lights
136
5.1%