Mercedes Benz ML430 vs Jaguar X-Type
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 ML430 | Jaguar X-Type |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 194 | 472 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2001 | 2001–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 64 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.3% | 21.6% |
Mercedes Benz ML430 by year
What breaks
Jaguar X-Type by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
94
19.9%
Brakes
48
10.2%
Tires
44
9.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
40
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
36
7.6%
Airbags
31
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
5.1%
Electrical System
23
4.9%