2008 Jeep Wrangler vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
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 | 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 873 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 65 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 309 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 178 | 5 |
| Steering | 156 | 10 |
| Suspension | 108 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 71 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 69 | 1 |
| Power Train | 67 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 183 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 123 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2008 Jeep Wrangler
2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
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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.