2013 Ford Focus vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
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 | 2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,105 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 154 | 91 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,098 | 2 |
| Engine | 343 | 1 |
| Steering | 273 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 273 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 208 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 0 |
| Structure | 83 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 384 | 0 |
| Stalling | 347 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 293 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 180 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 120 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 98 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 57 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 46 | 0 |
2013 Ford Focus
2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
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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.