Mercedes Benz SLK vs Harley-Davidson Flhx
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 SLK | Harley-Davidson Flhx |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 96 | 238 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2009 | 2007–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.2% | 18.1% |
Mercedes Benz SLK by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18
18.8%
Electrical System
13
13.5%
Lights
12
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
7
7.3%
Brakes
7
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
7.3%
Stability & Traction Control
7
7.3%
Harley-Davidson Flhx by year
What breaks
Brakes
53
22.3%
Electrical System
32
13.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
13.0%
Engine & Cooling
25
10.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
7.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
5.9%
Wheels
12
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
11
4.6%