Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 vs Mercedes Benz ML500
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 | Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | Mercedes Benz ML500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 141 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2005 | 2002–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.1% | 30.5% |
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 by year
What breaks
Airbags
15
26.3%
Electrical System
9
15.8%
Brakes
6
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
4
7.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
5.3%
Suspension
2
3.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.5%
Mercedes Benz ML500 by year
What breaks
Steering
22
15.6%
Brakes
22
15.6%
Electrical System
20
14.2%
Seats
14
9.9%
Engine & Cooling
12
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
6
4.3%