2007 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
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 | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,564 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 884 | 54 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 116 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 68,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mercedes-Benz CLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 689 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 283 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 281 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 150 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 144 | 7 |
| Suspension | 75 | 0 |
| Engine | 56 | 4 |
| Power Train | 43 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 152 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 64 | 0 |
| Stalling | 61 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 46 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 44 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 33 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 28 | 0 |
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
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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.