Mercedes Benz ML550 vs Kawasaki Vulcan
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 ML550 | Kawasaki Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 28 | 70 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 1995–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.1% | 20% |
Mercedes Benz ML550 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
5
17.9%
Steering
4
14.3%
Brakes
4
14.3%
Airbags
3
10.7%
Engine & Cooling
2
7.1%
Tires
2
7.1%
Seat Belts
2
7.1%
Other & Unspecified
2
7.1%
Kawasaki Vulcan by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
20
28.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
15.7%
Electrical System
6
8.6%
Brakes
4
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.7%
Tires
3
4.3%
Suspension
2
2.9%