Freightliner Conventional vs Lincoln Zephyr
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 Conventional | Lincoln Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 117 | 289 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2018 | 2003–2011 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | — |
| Best model year | 1999 | — |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 13 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.8% | 9% |
Freightliner Conventional by year
What breaks
Tires
28
23.9%
Engine & Cooling
14
12.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
9.4%
Brakes
11
9.4%
Wheels
10
8.5%
Electrical System
9
7.7%
Steering
8
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.8%