Mercedes Benz SLK vs Isuzu Axiom
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 | Isuzu Axiom |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 96 | 238 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2009 | 2001–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.2% | 14.7% |
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%
Isuzu Axiom by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
42
17.6%
Brakes
36
15.1%
Body & Structure
35
14.7%
Engine & Cooling
27
11.3%
Suspension
22
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
6.7%
Electrical System
9
3.8%
Airbags
8
3.4%