Mercedes Benz GLB 250 vs Ford Ford
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 GLB 250 | Ford Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 159 | 394 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 1963–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 40 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.2% | 23.9% |
Mercedes Benz GLB 250 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
28
17.6%
Engine & Cooling
19
11.9%
Electrical System
17
10.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
17
10.7%
Body & Structure
16
10.1%
Suspension
10
6.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
5.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
4.4%
Ford Ford by year
What breaks
Electrical System
58
14.7%
Engine & Cooling
48
12.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
41
10.4%
Tires
35
8.9%
Suspension
31
7.9%
Brakes
27
6.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
6.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
23
5.8%