Mazda MAZDA2 vs Mercedes Benz C220
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 | Mazda MAZDA2 | Mercedes Benz C220 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 60 | 150 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2014 | 1994–1998 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10% | 21.3% |
Mazda MAZDA2 by year
What breaks
Steering
17
28.3%
Seats
7
11.7%
Airbags
6
10.0%
Suspension
5
8.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
6.7%
Electrical System
3
5.0%
Brakes
3
5.0%
Tires
3
5.0%
Mercedes Benz C220 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
70
46.7%
Engine & Cooling
16
10.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
9.3%
Airbags
7
4.7%
Suspension
6
4.0%
Body & Structure
4
2.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
2.7%