2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 vs 2006 Saturn Ion
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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 2006 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 1,235 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 739 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 67,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C280 | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 544 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 392 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 127 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 111 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 61 |
| Engine | 13 | 41 |
| Power Train | 6 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 20 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 132 |
| Stalling | 0 | 69 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 65 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 48 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C280
2006 Saturn Ion
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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.