Mercedes Benz SLK320 vs Dodge Daytona
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 | Dodge Daytona |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 66 | 165 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2004 | 1984–1993 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.1% | 49.1% |
Mercedes Benz SLK320 by year
What breaks
Brakes
19
28.8%
Lights
12
18.2%
Stability & Traction Control
12
18.2%
Electrical System
8
12.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
4.5%
Other & Unspecified
3
4.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.0%
Steering
2
3.0%
Dodge Daytona by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
30
18.2%
Electrical System
16
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
9.1%
Body & Structure
15
9.1%
Seats
15
9.1%
Airbags
13
7.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
7.3%
Steering
9
5.5%