Mercedes Benz GLE350 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 GLE350 | Freightliner Cascadia |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 162 | 402 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2017 | 2005–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2019 |
| Best model year | — | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 39 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 11 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.1% | 28.6% |
Mercedes Benz GLE350 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
28
17.3%
Other & Unspecified
25
15.4%
Electrical System
22
13.6%
Steering
17
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
12
7.4%
Lights
11
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
6.2%
Brakes
8
4.9%
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%