2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 163 | 672 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 222 | 118 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 79,673 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Aveo | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 70 | 270 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 228 |
| Steering | 5 | 136 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 108 |
| Engine | 20 | 31 |
| Power Train | 15 | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 22 |
| Suspension | 9 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 33 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 82 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 57 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
2008 Chevrolet Aveo
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
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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.