Mercedes Benz SLK280 vs Honda VTX1800
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 | Honda VTX1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 60 | 149 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2008 | 2002–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | — |
| Best model year | 2006 | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.3% | 4% |
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%
Honda VTX1800 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
26.2%
Suspension
36
24.2%
Wheels
21
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
15
10.1%
Body & Structure
11
7.4%
Tires
7
4.7%
Steering
4
2.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
2.0%