Mercedes Benz CLS550 vs Harley-Davidson Flhtk
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 CLS550 | Harley-Davidson Flhtk |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 84 | 210 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2010–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.1% | 11% |
Mercedes Benz CLS550 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
34
40.5%
Engine & Cooling
6
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.1%
Electrical System
6
7.1%
Suspension
6
7.1%
Airbags
5
6.0%
Brakes
5
6.0%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.8%
Harley-Davidson Flhtk by year
What breaks
Brakes
63
30.0%
Engine & Cooling
30
14.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
14.3%
Electrical System
16
7.6%
Wheels
14
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
4.8%
Steering
9
4.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
4.3%