Mercedes Benz SL vs Isuzu Hombre
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 SL | Isuzu Hombre |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 142 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2011 | 1996–2000 |
| Worst model year | — | 1998 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.8% | 18.3% |
Mercedes Benz SL by year
What breaks
Electrical System
30
52.6%
Brakes
4
7.0%
Suspension
3
5.3%
Stability & Traction Control
3
5.3%
Equipment & Accessories
3
5.3%
Engine & Cooling
2
3.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.5%
Steering
2
3.5%
Isuzu Hombre by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
57
40.1%
Brakes
19
13.4%
Engine & Cooling
17
12.0%
Electrical System
9
6.3%
Airbags
9
6.3%
Equipment & Accessories
6
4.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
3.5%
Steering
3
2.1%