2022 Ford Mustang vs 2022 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 | 2022 Ford Mustang | 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 364 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 25–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
2022 Ford Mustang
2022 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.