2008 Chrysler 300 vs 2008 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 | 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 714 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 502 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 185 | 1 |
| Engine | 53 | 2 |
| Power Train | 30 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 107 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 76 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2008 Chrysler 300
2008 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.