2004 Honda CR-V vs 2004 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 | 2004 Honda CR-V | 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 501 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 63 |
| Investigations | 7 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 39 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 142 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 103 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 2 |
| Equipment | 33 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 0 |
| Visibility | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2004 Honda CR-V
2004 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.