Mercedes Benz C240 vs Audi Q8
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 C240 | Audi Q8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 127 | 310 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2007 | 2019–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.3% | 7.4% |
Mercedes Benz C240 by year
What breaks
Airbags
17
13.4%
Electrical System
14
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
11.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
8.7%
Seat Belts
7
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
5.5%
Body & Structure
6
4.7%
Audi Q8 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
75
24.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
50
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
49
15.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
23
7.4%
Steering
17
5.5%
Brakes
13
4.2%