Mercedes Benz CLA250 vs Ford Mustang Mach E
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 CLA250 | Ford Mustang Mach E |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 520 | 1,252 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2017 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2013 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 80 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 20 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.8% | 8.1% |
Mercedes Benz CLA250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
108
20.8%
Electrical System
68
13.1%
Other & Unspecified
61
11.7%
Airbags
45
8.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
41
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
6.9%
Body & Structure
29
5.6%
Stability & Traction Control
25
4.8%
Ford Mustang Mach E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
315
25.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
315
25.2%
Other & Unspecified
113
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
109
8.7%
Brakes
85
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
85
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
74
5.9%
Engine & Cooling
39
3.1%