Mercedes Benz CLK Class vs Harley-Davidson Flhr
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 CLK Class | Harley-Davidson Flhr |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 40 | 100 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2006 | 1995–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | 2008 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15% | 27% |
Mercedes Benz CLK Class by year
What breaks
Electrical System
8
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
17.5%
Engine & Cooling
5
12.5%
Tires
4
10.0%
Seat Belts
3
7.5%
Airbags
2
5.0%
Body & Structure
2
5.0%
Lights
2
5.0%
Harley-Davidson Flhr by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
16
16.0%
Brakes
15
15.0%
Electrical System
11
11.0%
Suspension
11
11.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
9.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
7.0%
Tires
6
6.0%