2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
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 | 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 48 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 76,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler Crossfire | Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 50 | 4 |
| Suspension | 5 | 21 |
| Power Train | 13 | 3 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2004 Chrysler Crossfire
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
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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.