Mercedes Benz S550 vs Ford C-Max
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 S550 | Ford C-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 184 | 458 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 2013–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.4% | 12.7% |
Mercedes Benz S550 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
24
13.0%
Steering
18
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
8.7%
Body & Structure
15
8.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
7.1%
Seat Belts
12
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.0%
Electrical System
11
6.0%
Ford C-Max by year
What breaks
Electrical System
86
18.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
15.3%
Steering
64
14.0%
Other & Unspecified
62
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
27
5.9%
Body & Structure
18
3.9%
Airbags
16
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
3.5%