Mercedes Benz S 500 vs Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
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 S 500 | Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 43 | 107 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2023 | 2009–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 9 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 41.1% |
Mercedes Benz S 500 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
13
30.2%
Electrical System
8
18.6%
Brakes
3
7.0%
Body & Structure
3
7.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
7.0%
Tires
3
7.0%
Engine & Cooling
2
4.7%
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
29
27.1%
Brakes
21
19.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
14.0%
Electrical System
11
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
11
10.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
4.7%
Lights
4
3.7%
Body & Structure
3
2.8%