Mercedes Benz S550 vs Dodge Dodge Truck
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 S550 | Dodge Dodge Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 184 | 454 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 1973–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 21 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.4% | 13.9% |
Mercedes Benz S550 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
24
13.0%
Steering
18
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
8.7%
Body & Structure
15
8.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
7.1%
Seat Belts
12
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.0%
Electrical System
11
6.0%
Dodge Dodge Truck by year
What breaks
Suspension
62
13.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
53
11.7%
Brakes
47
10.4%
Engine & Cooling
42
9.3%
Steering
37
8.1%
Body & Structure
30
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
6.6%
Electrical System
24
5.3%