Mercedes Benz C320 vs Infiniti Q50
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 | Infiniti Q50 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 303 | 743 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2007 | 2014–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 67 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 26 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 14.3% |
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%
Infiniti Q50 by year
What breaks
Steering
126
17.0%
Electrical System
87
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
82
11.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
78
10.5%
Airbags
62
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
59
7.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
46
6.2%
Brakes
42
5.7%