Subaru XV Crosstrek vs Mercedes Benz C250
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 | Subaru XV Crosstrek | Mercedes Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 368 | 902 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2017 | 2012–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 51 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.9% | 12.7% |
Subaru XV Crosstrek by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
62
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
54
14.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
52
14.1%
Electrical System
51
13.9%
Brakes
24
6.5%
Airbags
20
5.4%
Steering
19
5.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.6%
Mercedes Benz C250 by year
What breaks
Airbags
437
48.4%
Engine & Cooling
135
15.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
59
6.5%
Steering
44
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
43
4.8%
Electrical System
37
4.1%
Body & Structure
29
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
3.0%