Mazda 929 vs Mercedes Benz CLA250
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 | Mazda 929 | Mercedes Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 208 | 519 |
| Model years covered | 1988–1995 | 2012–2017 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 23 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.1% | 13.9% |
Mazda 929 by year
What breaks
Brakes
37
17.8%
Body & Structure
28
13.5%
Seat Belts
23
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
22
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
5.3%
Seats
11
5.3%
Electrical System
10
4.8%
Mercedes Benz CLA250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
108
20.8%
Electrical System
68
13.1%
Other & Unspecified
61
11.8%
Airbags
45
8.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
41
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
6.9%
Body & Structure
29
5.6%
Stability & Traction Control
25
4.8%