Mercedes Benz C240 vs Ford Focus Electric
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 | Ford Focus Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 127 | 312 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2007 | 2012–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.3% | 4.2% |
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%
Ford Focus Electric by year
What breaks
Electrical System
82
26.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
79
25.3%
Engine & Cooling
43
13.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
33
10.6%
Steering
24
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
5.4%
Brakes
9
2.9%
Stability & Traction Control
9
2.9%