Mercedes Benz CL Class vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson
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 Harley Davidson |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 52 | 129 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2004 | 1982–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 8 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 78.8% | 18.6% |
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 Harley Davidson by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
44
34.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
10.9%
Electrical System
13
10.1%
Suspension
13
10.1%
Brakes
9
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
3.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
3.9%