1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 vs 1994 Saturn SL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 | 1994 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 8 | 2 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C220 | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 49 |
| Seats | 0 | 48 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 38 |
| Power Train | 0 | 35 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
1994 Mercedes-Benz C220
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.