Mercedes Benz CL Class vs Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
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 CL Class | Harley-Davidson Flhtcui |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 52 | 128 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2004 | 1995–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 8 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 78.8% | 20.3% |
Mercedes Benz CL Class by year
What breaks
Suspension
9
17.3%
Electrical System
7
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
5
9.6%
Airbags
4
7.7%
Lights
4
7.7%
Seat Belts
4
7.7%
Tires
3
5.8%
Seats
3
5.8%
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui by year
What breaks
Electrical System
47
36.7%
Engine & Cooling
19
14.8%
Brakes
15
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.8%
Lights
7
5.5%
Tires
7
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
3.9%
Suspension
4
3.1%