Harley-Davidson Fltr vs Mercedes Benz 280
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 | Harley-Davidson Fltr | Mercedes Benz 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 50 | 124 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2009 | 1994–2000 |
| Worst model year | — | 1995 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10% | 27.4% |
Harley-Davidson Fltr by year
What breaks
Brakes
17
34.0%
Electrical System
8
16.0%
Engine & Cooling
7
14.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
4.0%
Steering
2
4.0%
Body & Structure
2
4.0%
Mercedes Benz 280 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
46
37.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
11.3%
Airbags
9
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.6%
Brakes
5
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
3.2%