Mercedes Benz SLK280 vs Dodge Nitro 4X2
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 SLK280 | Dodge Nitro 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 60 | 150 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2008 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | — |
| Best model year | 2006 | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Mercedes Benz SLK280 by year
What breaks
Airbags
27
45.0%
Electrical System
6
10.0%
Engine & Cooling
4
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
6.7%
Body & Structure
3
5.0%
Lights
3
5.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
5.0%
Seat Belts
3
5.0%
Dodge Nitro 4X2 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
40
26.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
14.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
18
12.0%
Engine & Cooling
15
10.0%
Airbags
10
6.7%
Body & Structure
8
5.3%
Brakes
7
4.7%
Steering
5
3.3%