Mercedes Benz SLK350 vs Toyota Prius Prime
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 SLK350 | Toyota Prius Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 66 | 165 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2008 | 2017–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 38 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.2% | 30.3% |
Mercedes Benz SLK350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
14
21.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
16.7%
Engine & Cooling
8
12.1%
Other & Unspecified
6
9.1%
Brakes
5
7.6%
Suspension
5
7.6%
Electrical System
3
4.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
4.5%
Toyota Prius Prime by year
What breaks
Electrical System
24
14.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
7.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
13
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
13
7.9%
Brakes
12
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
4.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
4.8%