Mercedes Benz C350 vs Land Rover Freelander
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 C350 | Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 323 | 798 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2000–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 4.1% |
Mercedes Benz C350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
79
24.5%
Electrical System
71
22.0%
Steering
52
16.1%
Lights
44
13.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
21
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
5.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
1.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
1.5%
Land Rover Freelander by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
315
39.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
128
16.0%
Electrical System
65
8.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
56
7.0%
Brakes
55
6.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
48
6.0%
Lights
29
3.6%
Body & Structure
16
2.0%