Mercedes Benz C350 vs Infiniti I30
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 C350 | Infiniti I30 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 138 | 345 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 1996–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2010 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2013 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 38 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.5% | 22% |
Mercedes Benz C350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
80
58.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.2%
Other & Unspecified
8
5.8%
Engine & Cooling
7
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
4.3%
Electrical System
6
4.3%
Body & Structure
5
3.6%
Steering
4
2.9%
Infiniti I30 by year
What breaks
Airbags
53
15.4%
Electrical System
44
12.8%
Engine & Cooling
34
9.9%
Suspension
33
9.6%
Brakes
31
9.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
7.5%
Body & Structure
24
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
4.9%