Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 vs Freightliner Columbia
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 Sprinter 1500 | Freightliner Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 44 | 110 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2024 | 2000–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.6% | 36.4% |
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
8
18.2%
Engine & Cooling
5
11.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
5
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
9.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
9.1%
Electrical System
3
6.8%
Steering
3
6.8%
Brakes
3
6.8%
Freightliner Columbia by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
32
29.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
24.5%
Body & Structure
7
6.4%
Brakes
6
5.5%
Electrical System
5
4.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
4.5%
Tires
5
4.5%
Wheels
4
3.6%