Mercedes Benz SLK320 vs Audi SQ5
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 SLK320 | Audi SQ5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 64 | 156 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2004 | 2013–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.3% | 7.1% |
Mercedes Benz SLK320 by year
What breaks
Brakes
19
29.7%
Lights
12
18.8%
Stability & Traction Control
12
18.8%
Electrical System
7
10.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.1%
Steering
2
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
3.1%
Audi SQ5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
22
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
19
12.2%
Electrical System
19
12.2%
Steering
15
9.6%
Other & Unspecified
12
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
6.4%
Brakes
9
5.8%
Body & Structure
9
5.8%