Mercedes Benz C250 vs Saturn Aura
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 C250 | Saturn Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 902 | 2,227 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2016 | 2000–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 51 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.7% | 6.5% |
Mercedes Benz C250 by year
What breaks
Airbags
437
48.4%
Engine & Cooling
135
15.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
59
6.5%
Steering
44
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
43
4.8%
Electrical System
37
4.1%
Body & Structure
29
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
3.0%
Saturn Aura by year
What breaks
Steering
396
17.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
387
17.4%
Electrical System
257
11.5%
Brakes
214
9.6%
Stability & Traction Control
154
6.9%
Airbags
150
6.7%
Lights
147
6.6%
Engine & Cooling
113
5.1%