Freightliner Business Class M2 vs BMW M5
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Freightliner Business Class M2 | BMW M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 62 | 155 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2025 | 2000–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.9% | 16.1% |
Freightliner Business Class M2 by year
What breaks
Brakes
16
25.8%
Other & Unspecified
12
19.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
8.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
8.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
6.5%
Electrical System
4
6.5%
Suspension
4
6.5%
Steering
3
4.8%
BMW M5 by year
What breaks
Airbags
47
30.3%
Engine & Cooling
27
17.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
9.0%
Electrical System
11
7.1%
Seat Belts
10
6.5%
Seats
7
4.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
3.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
3.9%