Mercedes Benz C350 vs Pontiac Firebird
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 | Pontiac Firebird |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 323 | 802 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 1976–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 86 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 53 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 24.4% |
Mercedes Benz C350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
79
24.5%
Electrical System
71
22.0%
Steering
52
16.1%
Lights
44
13.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
21
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
5.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
1.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
1.5%
Pontiac Firebird by year
What breaks
Brakes
148
18.5%
Electrical System
86
10.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
70
8.7%
Seat Belts
68
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
67
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
54
6.7%
Airbags
45
5.6%
Steering
39
4.9%