Harley-Davidson Vrscf vs Mercedes Benz GLS450
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 Vrscf | Mercedes Benz GLS450 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 40 | 100 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2016 | 2017–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15% | 26% |
Harley-Davidson Vrscf by year
What breaks
Brakes
20
50.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
20.0%
Electrical System
5
12.5%
Other & Unspecified
4
10.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.5%
Body & Structure
1
2.5%
Lights
1
2.5%
Mercedes Benz GLS450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
23
23.0%
Other & Unspecified
16
16.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
8.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
8
8.0%
Lights
6
6.0%
Steering
4
4.0%
Seats
4
4.0%