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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.

Metric2004 Chrysler Crossfire2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
NHTSA complaints10944
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)4848
Investigations01
Crash reports44
Fire reports13
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2117
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi76,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChrysler CrossfireMercedes-Benz SL500
Electrical System504
Suspension521
Power Train133
Engine140
Structure101
Service Brakes29
Air Bags81
Steering71

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling180
Won’t start80
Clunking / rattling05
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.