Mercedes Benz C320 vs Ford Transit Connect
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 C320 | Ford Transit Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 303 | 746 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2007 | 2010–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 7% |
Mercedes Benz C320 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
74
24.4%
Seats
46
15.2%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.6%
Airbags
18
5.9%
Lights
17
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
5.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
4.3%
Ford Transit Connect by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
99
13.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
76
10.2%
Other & Unspecified
76
10.2%
Brakes
74
9.9%
Electrical System
72
9.7%
Body & Structure
68
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
62
8.3%
Steering
32
4.3%