Chevrolet C15 vs Mercedes Benz C 300
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 | Chevrolet C15 | Mercedes Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 270 | 669 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1996 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 50 | 48 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 36 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 36.7% | 12.4% |
Chevrolet C15 by year
What breaks
Brakes
60
22.2%
Seats
37
13.7%
Airbags
28
10.4%
Seat Belts
28
10.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
5.2%
Electrical System
14
5.2%
Mercedes Benz C 300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
151
22.6%
Electrical System
80
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
75
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
69
10.3%
Body & Structure
50
7.5%
Steering
33
4.9%
Seat Belts
29
4.3%