Mercedes Benz SLK320 vs Ford Escape Phev
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 | Ford Escape Phev |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 64 | 158 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2004 | 2020–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.3% | 3.2% |
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%
Ford Escape Phev by year
What breaks
Electrical System
46
29.1%
Engine & Cooling
44
27.8%
Other & Unspecified
15
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
7.6%
Body & Structure
7
4.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
5
3.2%
Brakes
4
2.5%