2018 Hyundai Elantra vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300
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 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 280 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 120 | 210 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Mercedes-Benz E 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 139 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 7 |
| Power Train | 24 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 1 |
| Steering | 15 | 4 |
| Structure | 15 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 47 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 13 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
2018 Hyundai Elantra
2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300
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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.