Mercedes Benz ML350 vs Honda Prologue
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 | Honda Prologue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 651 | 1,588 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2009 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | — |
| Best model year | 2005 | — |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 34 |
| Fires reported | 80 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.3% | 4.2% |
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%
Honda Prologue by year
What breaks
Steering
294
18.5%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
260
16.4%
Suspension
231
14.5%
Electrical System
189
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
180
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
175
11.0%
Brakes
65
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
45
2.8%