2002 Ford Focus vs 2002 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 | 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 939 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 45 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 82 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–28 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 277 | 36 |
| Suspension | 109 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 103 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 72 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 64 | 1 |
| Power Train | 58 | 5 |
| Tires | 62 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 58 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 119 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 9 | 0 |
2002 Ford Focus
2002 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.