2010 Ford Focus vs 2010 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 | 2010 Ford Focus | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 287 | 453 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 117 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,000 mi | 65,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 202 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 84 |
| Steering | 13 | 71 |
| Power Train | 45 | 15 |
| Structure | 24 | 34 |
| Engine | 42 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 48 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 36 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 22 |
2010 Ford Focus
2010 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.