2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 vs 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 580 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 473 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 22–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C280 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 245 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 112 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 65 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 54 |
| Engine | 13 | 39 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 32 |
| Seats | 0 | 25 |
| Structure | 1 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 18 |
| Stalling | 0 | 45 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 40 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C280
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
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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.