Mercedes Benz C 300 vs Honda Prologue
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 | Honda Prologue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 671 | 1,632 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2024 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 36 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.5% | 4.4% |
Mercedes Benz C 300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
151
22.5%
Electrical System
80
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
76
11.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
69
10.3%
Body & Structure
51
7.6%
Steering
33
4.9%
Seat Belts
29
4.3%
Honda Prologue by year
What breaks
Steering
298
18.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
273
16.7%
Suspension
234
14.3%
Electrical System
194
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
186
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
181
11.1%
Brakes
67
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
45
2.8%