Mercedes Benz GLB 250 vs Freightliner Cascadia
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 | Freightliner Cascadia |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 162 | 402 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 2005–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 39 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 11 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.9% | 28.6% |
Mercedes Benz GLB 250 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
28
17.3%
Engine & Cooling
19
11.7%
Electrical System
18
11.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
18
11.1%
Body & Structure
17
10.5%
Suspension
10
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
4.3%
Freightliner Cascadia by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
73
18.2%
Electrical System
54
13.4%
Steering
46
11.4%
Brakes
46
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
29
7.2%
Other & Unspecified
22
5.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
4.7%