Mercedes Benz C 300 vs Oldsmobile Intrigue
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 | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 669 | 1,598 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 1996–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 76 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 65 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.4% | 11.8% |
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%
Oldsmobile Intrigue by year
What breaks
Steering
295
18.5%
Electrical System
267
16.7%
Engine & Cooling
233
14.6%
Lights
162
10.1%
Brakes
138
8.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
77
4.8%
Seat Belts
68
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
66
4.1%