2007 Dodge Charger vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
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 Dodge Charger | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 554 | 54 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 91 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 220 | 13 |
| Engine | 82 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 77 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 9 |
| Steering | 22 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 52 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
2007 Dodge Charger
2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
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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.