Mercedes Benz C 300 vs Dodge Nitro
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 C 300 | Dodge Nitro |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 669 | 1,635 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 2005–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 57 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 37 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 59 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.4% | 9.4% |
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%
Dodge Nitro by year
What breaks
Electrical System
426
26.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
290
17.7%
Engine & Cooling
122
7.5%
Airbags
105
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
103
6.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
89
5.4%
Other & Unspecified
80
4.9%
Brakes
78
4.8%