Mercedes Benz ML500 vs GEO Storm
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 | GEO Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 141 | 346 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2007 | 1990–1995 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | — |
| Best model year | 2003 | — |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 77 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 44 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.5% | 37% |
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%
GEO Storm by year
What breaks
Electrical System
75
21.7%
Engine & Cooling
63
18.2%
Airbags
51
14.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
39
11.3%
Steering
24
6.9%
Seat Belts
16
4.6%
Other & Unspecified
12
3.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
3.2%