Mercedes Benz CLS500 vs Fleetwood Pace Arrow
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 CLS500 | Fleetwood Pace Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 87 | 216 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2009 | 1985–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.2% | 6% |
Mercedes Benz CLS500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
25
28.7%
Brakes
24
27.6%
Airbags
6
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.6%
Electrical System
4
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.6%
Wheels
4
4.6%
Engine & Cooling
3
3.4%
Fleetwood Pace Arrow by year
What breaks
Brakes
57
26.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
22
10.2%
Equipment & Accessories
22
10.2%
Engine & Cooling
17
7.9%
Body & Structure
15
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
5.6%
Electrical System
11
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
5.1%