2014 Ford Fiesta vs 2014 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 | 2014 Ford Fiesta | 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 502 | 163 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 108 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 50,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 208 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 93 |
| Engine | 83 | 22 |
| Structure | 54 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 78 | 0 |
| Stalling | 62 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 0 |
| Overheating | 24 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
2014 Ford Fiesta
2014 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.