2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 vs 2007 Pontiac G6
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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 2007 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 56 | 1,231 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 932 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 54 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C280 | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 540 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 232 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 197 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 160 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 118 |
| Power Train | 4 | 98 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 82 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 76 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 29 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 84 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 60 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 43 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 14 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C280
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.