Ford Bronco II 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 | Ford Bronco II | Mercedes Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 269 | 669 |
| Model years covered | 1982–1996 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2017 |
| Best model year | — | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 31 | 48 |
| Fires reported | 87 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 58.7% | 12.4% |
Ford Bronco II by year
What breaks
Electrical System
61
22.7%
Engine & Cooling
39
14.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
11.2%
Brakes
21
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
7.8%
Seat Belts
18
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.3%
Body & Structure
13
4.8%
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%