Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | Mercedes Benz C230 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 359 | 883 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2026 | 1997–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 53 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.5% | 13.9% |
Jeep Grand Wagoneer by year
What breaks
Electrical System
65
18.1%
Engine & Cooling
50
13.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
37
10.3%
Brakes
33
9.2%
Steering
24
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
6.1%
Other & Unspecified
22
6.1%
Seats
15
4.2%
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%