Suzuki VL800 vs Mercedes Benz CLS500
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 VL800 | Mercedes Benz CLS500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 35 | 87 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 2004–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.9% | 9.2% |
Suzuki VL800 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
11
31.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
14.3%
Wheels
5
14.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
8.6%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.7%
Suspension
2
5.7%
Lights
2
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
2
5.7%
Mercedes Benz CLS500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
25
28.7%
Brakes
24
27.6%
Airbags
6
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.6%
Electrical System
4
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.6%
Wheels
4
4.6%
Engine & Cooling
3
3.4%