Mercedes Benz 300 Series vs Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid
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 | Mercedes Benz 300 Series | Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 79 | 196 |
| Model years covered | 1988–1995 | 2013–2015 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 10.2% |
Mercedes Benz 300 Series by year
What breaks
Electrical System
45
57.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
13.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
3.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.5%
Lights
2
2.5%
Other & Unspecified
2
2.5%
Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
51
26.0%
Engine & Cooling
18
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
9.2%
Steering
17
8.7%
Body & Structure
14
7.1%
Doors, Latches & Locks
11
5.6%
Brakes
9
4.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
9
4.6%