Mercedes Benz SLK230 vs Lexus RX Hybrid
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 | Lexus RX Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 190 | 474 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2004 | 2005–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 28 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Lights | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.1% | 23.2% |
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%
Lexus RX Hybrid by year
What breaks
Brakes
114
24.1%
Electrical System
58
12.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
53
11.2%
Engine & Cooling
36
7.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
35
7.4%
Body & Structure
33
7.0%
Other & Unspecified
24
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
4.9%