Mercedes Benz C350 vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 323 | 803 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2020–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 5.9% |
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%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport by year
What breaks
Electrical System
152
18.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
122
15.2%
Other & Unspecified
94
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
90
11.2%
Brakes
90
11.2%
Airbags
80
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.6%
Lights
30
3.7%