Mercedes Benz ML350 vs Ford Probe
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 ML350 | Ford Probe |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 603 | 1,483 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2015 | 1984–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 60 | 99 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 49 |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 70 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.7% | 14.9% |
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
139
23.1%
Engine & Cooling
76
12.6%
Electrical System
72
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
56
9.3%
Other & Unspecified
45
7.5%
Brakes
40
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
5.0%
Steering
23
3.8%
Ford Probe by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
553
37.3%
Brakes
165
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
145
9.8%
Electrical System
128
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
118
8.0%
Airbags
54
3.6%
Steering
50
3.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
49
3.3%