Mercedes Benz 240 vs Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
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 | Mercedes Benz 240 | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 116 | 290 |
| Model years covered | 1979–2003 | 2017–2021 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 11.7% |
Mercedes Benz 240 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
19
16.4%
Engine & Cooling
13
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
6.9%
Airbags
8
6.9%
Body & Structure
8
6.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
6.9%
Brakes
7
6.0%
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
51
17.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
41
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
37
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
29
10.0%
Electrical System
28
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
7.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
5.2%