Mercedes Benz CLS500 vs Subaru B9 Tribeca
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 | Subaru B9 Tribeca |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 87 | 214 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2009 | 2006–2012 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.2% | 21.5% |
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%
Subaru B9 Tribeca by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
38
17.8%
Airbags
30
14.0%
Electrical System
26
12.1%
Engine & Cooling
16
7.5%
Lights
16
7.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
6.1%
Brakes
12
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
5.1%