2007 Chrysler 300 vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 497 | 54 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 91 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,664 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 189 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 132 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 11 |
| Engine | 36 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 9 |
| Suspension | 12 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2007 Chrysler 300
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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.