2010 Honda Accord vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
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 | 2010 Honda Accord | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 579 | 453 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 117 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,848 mi | 65,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 134 | 202 |
| Engine | 116 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 84 |
| Steering | 18 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 59 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 63 | 1 |
| Power Train | 44 | 15 |
| Structure | 24 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 44 | 0 |
| Stalling | 34 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 36 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
2010 Honda Accord
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.