Freightliner Columbia vs Mercedes Benz GL450
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 Columbia | Mercedes Benz GL450 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 110 | 273 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2010 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 47 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Seats |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 36.4% | 35.5% |
Freightliner Columbia by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
32
29.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
24.5%
Body & Structure
7
6.4%
Brakes
6
5.5%
Electrical System
5
4.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
4.5%
Tires
5
4.5%
Wheels
4
3.6%
Mercedes Benz GL450 by year
What breaks
Seats
42
15.4%
Electrical System
32
11.7%
Steering
31
11.4%
Suspension
29
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
20
7.3%
Brakes
20
7.3%
Airbags
17
6.2%