FaultScore

Mercedes Benz SLK320 vs Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2

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 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2
Complaints on file 64 160
Model years covered 2001–2004 2007–2009
Worst model year
Best model year
Crashes reported 3 1
Fires reported 1 3
Injuries reported 0 1
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Brakes Steering
Share of complaints involving harm 6.3% 3.1%

Mercedes Benz SLK320 by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

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%

Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Steering 33 20.6%
Suspension 25 15.6%
Fuel & Propulsion 20 12.5%
Electrical System 18 11.3%
Engine & Cooling 14 8.8%
Airbags 10 6.3%
Stability & Traction Control 7 4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain 6 3.8%