Mercedes Benz C300 vs Jeep Patriot
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 | Jeep Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,788 | 4,387 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 2002–2017 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 47 | 205 |
| Fires reported | 53 | 60 |
| Injuries reported | 41 | 151 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.9% | 9.6% |
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%
Jeep Patriot by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
840
19.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
432
9.8%
Electrical System
421
9.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
418
9.5%
Airbags
382
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
340
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
234
5.3%
Seat Belts
227
5.2%