Mercedes Benz 400E vs Freightliner Columbia
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 400E | Freightliner Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 44 | 110 |
| Model years covered | 1992–1993 | 2000–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 36.4% |
Mercedes Benz 400E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
31
70.5%
Engine & Cooling
5
11.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.3%
Brakes
1
2.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
2.3%
Stability & Traction Control
1
2.3%
Other & Unspecified
1
2.3%
Freightliner Columbia by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
32
29.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
24.5%
Body & Structure
7
6.4%
Brakes
6
5.5%
Electrical System
5
4.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
4.5%
Tires
5
4.5%
Wheels
4
3.6%