Chevrolet G20 vs Mercedes Benz C230
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 G20 | Mercedes Benz C230 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 355 | 883 |
| Model years covered | 1971–1999 | 1997–2007 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 44 | 53 |
| Fires reported | 17 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.9% | 13.9% |
Chevrolet G20 by year
What breaks
Brakes
113
31.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
7.9%
Seat Belts
25
7.0%
Suspension
24
6.8%
Electrical System
23
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
22
6.2%
Body & Structure
15
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
3.9%
Mercedes Benz C230 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
164
18.6%
Airbags
144
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
119
13.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
101
11.4%
Electrical System
83
9.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
37
4.2%
Brakes
31
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
3.5%