2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2015 Volkswagen GTI
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 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2015 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 378 | 97 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 129 | 857 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 127 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 66 | 13 |
| Structure | 57 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 4 |
| Power Train | 20 | 12 |
| Steering | 23 | 6 |
| Suspension | 22 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 42 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 0 |
| Stalling | 19 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
2015 Volkswagen GTI
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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.