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2016 Audi Q3 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300

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.

Metric2016 Audi Q32016 Mercedes-Benz C300
NHTSA complaints28285
Recall campaigns313
Service bulletins (TSBs)652141
Investigations02
Crash reports17
Fire reports15
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2328
Median reported incident mileage42,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi Q3Mercedes-Benz C300
Engine793
Fuel/propulsion System357
Electrical System1032
Structure126
Power Train018
Steering213
Visibility112
Air Bags36

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light041
Stalling010
Loss of power06
Rust / corrosion06

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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.