2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 vs 2007 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 | 2007 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 212 | 1,231 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 931 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 54 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C230 | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 540 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 232 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 197 |
| Air Bags | 52 | 118 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 160 |
| Power Train | 51 | 98 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 82 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 76 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 24 | 29 |
| Stalling | 10 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 43 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 84 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 60 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 51 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 14 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C230
2007 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.