Mercedes Benz SLK vs Lexus GX470
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 | Lexus GX470 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 96 | 239 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2009 | 2003–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.2% | 20.1% |
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%
Lexus GX470 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
37
15.5%
Airbags
36
15.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
10.0%
Brakes
23
9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
19
7.9%
Suspension
15
6.3%
Engine & Cooling
14
5.9%