Mercedes Benz C280 vs Infiniti FX35
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 C280 | Infiniti FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 235 | 578 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2007 | 2002–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 20 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17% | 10% |
Mercedes Benz C280 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
49
20.9%
Electrical System
47
20.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
12.8%
Suspension
15
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
15
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%
Airbags
13
5.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.1%
Infiniti FX35 by year
What breaks
Airbags
108
18.7%
Other & Unspecified
64
11.1%
Electrical System
62
10.7%
Body & Structure
59
10.2%
Doors, Latches & Locks
55
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
6.2%
Engine & Cooling
34
5.9%
Brakes
26
4.5%