Mercedes Benz C300 vs Ford Fiesta
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 C300 | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,788 | 4,342 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 1988–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 47 | 206 |
| Fires reported | 53 | 43 |
| Injuries reported | 41 | 131 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 13 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.9% | 9.1% |
Mercedes Benz C300 by year
What breaks
Airbags
459
25.7%
Electrical System
428
23.9%
Steering
273
15.3%
Lights
228
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
69
3.9%
Engine & Cooling
57
3.2%
Suspension
49
2.7%
Brakes
38
2.1%
Ford Fiesta by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,509
34.8%
Engine & Cooling
550
12.7%
Body & Structure
411
9.5%
Other & Unspecified
394
9.1%
Electrical System
339
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
198
4.6%
Doors, Latches & Locks
184
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
161
3.7%