Mercedes Benz ML350 vs Dodge Magnum
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 | Dodge Magnum |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 651 | 1,580 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2009 | 2003–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 80 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 56 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.3% | 10.1% |
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
13.2%
Electrical System
86
13.2%
Steering
74
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
72
11.1%
Seats
62
9.5%
Airbags
61
9.4%
Brakes
47
7.2%
Lights
28
4.3%
Dodge Magnum by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
263
16.6%
Engine & Cooling
261
16.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
15.1%
Airbags
221
14.0%
Electrical System
161
10.2%
Steering
80
5.1%
Suspension
65
4.1%
Tires
44
2.8%