Mercedes Benz SLK230 vs Ford Maverick
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 SLK230 | Ford Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 190 | 466 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2004 | 1977–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 34 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Lights | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.1% | 12.2% |
Mercedes Benz SLK230 by year
What breaks
Lights
56
29.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
34
17.9%
Electrical System
22
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
11
5.8%
Body & Structure
10
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
4.2%
Brakes
7
3.7%
Ford Maverick by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
78
16.7%
Electrical System
76
16.3%
Other & Unspecified
51
10.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
48
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
35
7.5%
Brakes
28
6.0%
Body & Structure
27
5.8%
Steering
19
4.1%