2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2008 Subaru Legacy
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 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2008 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 672 | 65 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 118 | 203 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,673 mi | 79,634 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 270 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 228 | 9 |
| Steering | 136 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 108 | 3 |
| Engine | 31 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 1 |
| Power Train | 16 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 82 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 9 |
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 16 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
2008 Subaru Legacy
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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.