Mercedes Benz C240 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 127 | 314 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2007 | 2003–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.3% | 4.1% |
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%
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
139
44.3%
Engine & Cooling
35
11.1%
Stability & Traction Control
31
9.9%
Electrical System
16
5.1%
Body & Structure
14
4.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
3.8%
Suspension
11
3.5%
Steering
10
3.2%