2012 Honda Civic vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
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 | 2012 Honda Civic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 108 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,250 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mercedes-Benz CLS550 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 149 | 0 |
| Steering | 74 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 3 |
| Power Train | 49 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 3 |
| Engine | 32 | 4 |
| Structure | 35 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2012 Honda Civic
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
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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.