Mercedes Benz EQS 450 vs Freightliner Conventional
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 EQS 450 | Freightliner Conventional |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 47 | 117 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2022 | 1984–2018 |
| Worst model year | — | 1993 |
| Best model year | — | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Tires |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17% | 30.8% |
Mercedes Benz EQS 450 by year
22
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
23
48.9%
Brakes
11
23.4%
Electrical System
4
8.5%
Body & Structure
2
4.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.3%
Other & Unspecified
2
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.1%
Airbags
1
2.1%
Freightliner Conventional by year
What breaks
Tires
28
23.9%
Engine & Cooling
14
12.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
9.4%
Brakes
11
9.4%
Wheels
10
8.5%
Electrical System
9
7.7%
Steering
8
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.8%