Mercedes Benz C 300 vs Pontiac Sunfire
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 | Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 669 | 1,641 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 1985–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 153 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 61 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 102 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.4% | 19.7% |
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%
Pontiac Sunfire by year
What breaks
Electrical System
339
20.7%
Engine & Cooling
259
15.8%
Brakes
172
10.5%
Airbags
125
7.6%
Steering
115
7.0%
Lights
109
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
76
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
71
4.3%