Buick Envision vs Mercedes Benz C250
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 | Buick Envision | Mercedes Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 368 | 902 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2025 | 2012–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 51 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.1% | 12.7% |
Buick Envision by year
What breaks
Electrical System
69
18.8%
Brakes
52
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
38
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
8.4%
Other & Unspecified
31
8.4%
Steering
18
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
4.6%
Mercedes Benz C250 by year
What breaks
Airbags
437
48.4%
Engine & Cooling
135
15.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
59
6.5%
Steering
44
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
43
4.8%
Electrical System
37
4.1%
Body & Structure
29
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
3.0%