2001 Honda Civic vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,079 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 424 | 38 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 147 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 403 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 310 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 7 |
| Suspension | 52 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 41 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 66 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 66 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 37 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2001 Honda Civic
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.