Peterbilt 388 vs Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric
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 | Peterbilt 388 | Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 36 | 90 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2015 | 2014–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2015 |
| Best model year | — | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.8% | 0% |
Peterbilt 388 by year
What breaks
Tires
14
38.9%
Wheels
11
30.6%
Body & Structure
5
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.6%
Electrical System
2
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
2.8%
Other & Unspecified
1
2.8%
Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
27.8%
Engine & Cooling
17
18.9%
Electrical System
13
14.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
14.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
7.8%
Other & Unspecified
5
5.6%
Steering
3
3.3%
Brakes
3
3.3%