2001 Ford Focus vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320
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 | 2001 Ford Focus | 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,761 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 180 | 38 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 172 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 47 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 496 | 26 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 277 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 243 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 176 | 5 |
| Suspension | 150 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 147 | 3 |
| Power Train | 90 | 1 |
| Steering | 86 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 333 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 98 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 33 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 29 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 0 |
2001 Ford Focus
2001 Mercedes-Benz C320
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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.