2003 Honda CR-V vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Honda CR-V | 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 467 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 209 | 62 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 124 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 86 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 0 |
| Equipment | 30 | 1 |
| Steering | 14 | 11 |
| Power Train | 23 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2003 Honda CR-V
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.