Mercedes Benz SLK280 vs Jaguar XK8
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 | Jaguar XK8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 60 | 149 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2008 | 1997–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.3% | 9.4% |
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%
Jaguar XK8 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
33
22.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
11.4%
Electrical System
14
9.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
8.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
7.4%
Brakes
9
6.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
6.0%
Body & Structure
7
4.7%