Mercedes Benz ML500 vs Dodge Nitro 4X4
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 ML500 | Dodge Nitro 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 141 | 342 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2007 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | — |
| Best model year | 2003 | — |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.5% | 5% |
Mercedes Benz ML500 by year
What breaks
Steering
22
15.6%
Brakes
22
15.6%
Electrical System
20
14.2%
Seats
14
9.9%
Engine & Cooling
12
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
6
4.3%
Dodge Nitro 4X4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
23.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
74
21.6%
Body & Structure
29
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
5.8%
Brakes
19
5.6%
Doors, Latches & Locks
12
3.5%