Mercedes Benz C220 vs Infiniti M45
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 C220 | Infiniti M45 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 150 | 372 |
| Model years covered | 1994–1998 | 2003–2010 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.3% | 2.4% |
Mercedes Benz C220 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
70
46.7%
Engine & Cooling
16
10.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
9.3%
Airbags
7
4.7%
Suspension
6
4.0%
Body & Structure
4
2.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
2.7%
Infiniti M45 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
114
30.6%
Engine & Cooling
75
20.2%
Electrical System
37
9.9%
Airbags
28
7.5%
Seats
26
7.0%
Steering
25
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
2.4%