Mercedes Benz C 300 vs Ford Tempo
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 | Ford Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 669 | 1,649 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 1981–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | — |
| Best model year | 2021 | — |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 110 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 191 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 86 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.4% | 23.8% |
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%
Ford Tempo by year
What breaks
Electrical System
369
22.4%
Engine & Cooling
326
19.8%
Seat Belts
232
14.1%
Brakes
153
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
87
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
72
4.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
71
4.3%
Steering
66
4.0%