Mercedes Benz C220 vs Subaru XV Crosstrek
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 | Subaru XV Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 150 | 369 |
| Model years covered | 1994–1998 | 2013–2017 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.3% | 13.8% |
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%
Subaru XV Crosstrek by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
62
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
54
14.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
53
14.4%
Electrical System
51
13.8%
Brakes
24
6.5%
Airbags
20
5.4%
Steering
19
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.6%