Can-Am Spyder RS vs Mercedes Benz C Class
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 | Can-Am Spyder RS | Mercedes Benz C Class |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 101 | 249 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2016 | 1991–2006 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.8% | 14.1% |
Can-Am Spyder RS by year
What breaks
Steering
37
36.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
14.9%
Engine & Cooling
14
13.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.9%
Electrical System
7
6.9%
Lights
5
5.0%
Stability & Traction Control
5
5.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.0%
Mercedes Benz C Class by year
What breaks
Electrical System
95
38.2%
Engine & Cooling
26
10.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
6.0%
Brakes
11
4.4%
Suspension
11
4.4%
Seats
10
4.0%
Airbags
9
3.6%