2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 vs 2006 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 2006 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 1,910 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 755 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 90 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C280 | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 1,220 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 245 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 198 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 117 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 116 |
| Power Train | 6 | 89 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 76 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 69 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 36 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 239 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 99 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 93 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 71 |
| Stalling | 0 | 59 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 26 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C280
2006 Pontiac G6
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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.