2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 95 | 65 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 167 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | 25,751 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 27 | 3 |
| Engine | 10 | 15 |
| Power Train | 21 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2019 Ford Fiesta
2019 Mercedes-Benz C 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.