Mercedes Benz C230 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
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 C230 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 883 | 2,124 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2007 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 53 | 61 |
| Fires reported | 29 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 41 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.9% | 4% |
Mercedes Benz C230 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
164
18.6%
Airbags
144
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
119
13.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
101
11.4%
Electrical System
83
9.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
37
4.2%
Brakes
31
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
3.5%
Hyundai Ioniq 5 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
987
46.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
272
12.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
248
11.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
151
7.1%
Other & Unspecified
117
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
113
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
63
3.0%
Brakes
59
2.8%