Mercedes Benz C320 vs Polestar Polestar 2
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 | Polestar Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 303 | 750 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2007 | 2021–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 2.7% |
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%
Polestar Polestar 2 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
489
65.2%
Other & Unspecified
66
8.8%
Electrical System
65
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
44
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
1.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.2%
Suspension
9
1.2%