Mercedes Benz C240 vs Tesla Cybertruck
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 C240 | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 127 | 309 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2007 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2024 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 54 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.3% | 29.1% |
Mercedes Benz C240 by year
What breaks
Airbags
17
13.4%
Electrical System
14
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
11.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
8.7%
Seat Belts
7
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
5.5%
Body & Structure
6
4.7%
Tesla Cybertruck by year
What breaks
Electrical System
61
19.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
56
18.1%
Body & Structure
39
12.6%
Other & Unspecified
33
10.7%
Steering
20
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
5.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18
5.8%
Lights
12
3.9%