2003 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz C240
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 | 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2003 Mercedes-Benz C240 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 678 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 477 | 37 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,250 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Mercedes-Benz C240 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 340 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 106 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 57 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 0 |
| Visibility | 37 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 37 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 138 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
2003 Mercedes-Benz C240
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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.