Mercedes Benz SLK230 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE
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 | Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 190 | 466 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2004 | 2022–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 20 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Lights | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.1% | 9.7% |
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%
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE by year
What breaks
Electrical System
105
22.5%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
64
13.7%
Engine & Cooling
59
12.7%
Steering
44
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
8.4%
Other & Unspecified
36
7.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
27
5.8%
Brakes
23
4.9%