Mercedes Benz CLA250 vs Oldsmobile Silhouette
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 | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 519 | 1,277 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2017 | 1990–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2013 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 65 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 27 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 73 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.9% | 13.3% |
Mercedes Benz CLA250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
108
20.8%
Electrical System
68
13.1%
Other & Unspecified
61
11.8%
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%
Oldsmobile Silhouette by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
179
14.0%
Body & Structure
120
9.4%
Lights
93
7.3%
Electrical System
86
6.7%
Brakes
86
6.7%
Steering
78
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
76
6.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
74
5.8%