2013 Ford Fiesta vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
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 | 2013 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 667 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 113 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,003 mi | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 391 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 162 |
| Engine | 109 | 46 |
| Structure | 78 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 43 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 47 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 124 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 117 | 5 |
| Stalling | 81 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 38 | 18 |
| Shifting problems | 38 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 25 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 0 |
2013 Ford Fiesta
2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
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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.